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Payroll Specialist

The Grove, Inc.
Westchester, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2027

The Grove Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Payroll Specialist to work in the Human Resources Department located at the corporate office located in Westchester, IL.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the biweekly functions of payroll and other duties required in the department.

Payroll Responsibilities include:

  • Process biweekly payroll for five entities for 700 employees including field and corporate employees. The specialist is fully responsible for the biweekly payroll and meeting the defined deadlines.
  • Learn the export and import process of hours from the time keeping systems.
  • Import tips in payroll for employees.
  • Calculate fringe payments and import into payroll.
  • Learn and become familiar with union payroll rules related to payroll.
  • Process bonus payroll quarterly, annually, etc.
  • Process 3rd party sick pay.
  • Set up garnishments and levy's and respond to them as required.
  • Audit payroll records prior to transmitting.
  • Transmit and receive payroll.
  • Sort payroll and prepare packages for each location.
  • Create various payroll reports and distribute reports to the appropriate department.
  • Other payroll responsibilities as required.
  • Determine monthly health benefit eligibility for field staff and notify eligible employees.
  • Report all workers’ compensation claims and follow through with claims until closed.
  • Respond to all employment verifications, payroll verifications, etc.
  • Office filing.
  • Other office duties as required.

Job Requirements and Additional Skills Required:

  • Must have at least 2 years of payroll experience and experience working with union payroll.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Must be able to maintain extreme confidentiality.
  • Must be able to effectively meet deadlines.
  • Must have strong attention to detail skills.
  • Must possess strong accuracy skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Must be honest, dependable, respectful of others and carry high ethical standards.
  • Must have a team focused mindset and be a team player.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westchester, IL 60154

Salary : $27 - $29

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