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US Payroll Administrator

Push Operations
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
The Company

Push is an all-in-one platform that helps businesses grow and scale their companies by simplifying HR, payroll, time tracking, and scheduling. Our purpose is to help our customers free up their time by making people management ridiculously easy, so they can focus on their passion.

Our customer base includes some of the biggest brands, such as Earls Restaurant, Cactus Club, Denny’s and more.

The Team

We’re a group of dog-loving and game-playing people who place a high priority on competence and efficiency, but an even higher stock in personable and positive individuals that mesh with our culture and are willing to grow with us. As part of our rapidly growing team you will play an important and unique role in working towards our mission to create the best people management system for our customers so they can spend more time doing what they love.

The Role

  • This is an Expression of Interest posting - We’re not hiring for this role right now, but we invite you to express your interest so we can connect when opportunities open*

We’re looking for a US Payroll Administrator to join our growing Payroll Operations team! In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our US clients, and you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll cycles, resolving payroll-related inquiries, and supporting customers with expert guidance on federal and state requirements.

Location:

Recently the world has changed so we are changing with it. We’re embracing new ways of working and are constantly adapting our practices to ensure that wherever you are working from, you feel a part of the team and have everything you need to work comfortably. We are considering eligible candidates for this role from any location across the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Process full-cycle payroll for US clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Review timesheets, employee records, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy before each pay run.
  • Resolve payroll inquiries related to taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, PTO, and earnings.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure all payroll data is received, validated, and completed on schedule.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US wage laws, payroll taxes, labor regulations, and reporting obligations.
  • Prepare and review year-end documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly filings.
  • Identify payroll discrepancies and escalate or resolve issues accordingly.
  • Support implementation and onboarding teams with payroll setup and configuration.
  • Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll workflows.

Why Push?

Do what you love! It’s the key to happiness. That’s why at Push we aim to create a supportive environment to help foster your passion for work, and keep you feeling energized and happy so you can do more of what you love.

Grow Yourself. We want to see you win in all areas. At Push, our mantra is: you will grow professionally and personally. We drive conversations around your personal and professional goals. Let’s crush it together.

Make an Impact. At Push, we believe everyone is born a genius, and our responsibility is to develop that genius within. Impact is our key metric - that’s why we challenge Pushies to show up as their authentic selves while creating a legacy.

Check out our About Us video: https://www.pushoperations.com/careers

Additional Information

At Push, we place value on different types of experiences. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve listed but you think you’re a good fit, we would still love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and promote equal opportunity. We appreciate what makes each of our team members different and encourage you to apply, no matter who you are or how you identify.

Requirements

  • 2 years of US payroll processing experience across multiple states.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including taxes, wage laws, and reporting.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working with clients and internal teams in a remote environment.
  • Proficiency with payroll platforms, spreadsheets, and payroll reporting tools.

Bonus Skills And Qualifications

  • Experience with multi-state or high-volume payroll environments.
  • CPP or FPC certification (or working toward certification).
  • Experience working with SaaS payroll systems.
  • Knowledge of workforce management or HRIS systems.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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