Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

A leading organization in Decatur, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity within its Corporate Payroll team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting or payroll professional who enjoys accuracy, compliance, problem solving, and providing excellent internal customer service.

The Payroll Specialist will support payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience with complex payroll functions, tax documentation, reconciliations, payroll records, and process improvement initiatives.

Candidates can expect a fast-paced, collaborative environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to build valuable payroll expertise. This position offers stability, visibility across departments, and a path to contribute meaningfully to a customer-focused payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

- Process U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
- Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies, processing issues, and employee payroll inquiries.
- Complete payroll reconciliations, maintain payroll records, and ensure secure handling of confidential employee payroll data.
- Prepare and process payroll tax documentation, including Forms 941, W2, T4, and other required filings.
- Communicate professionally with management, employees, and cross-functional departments regarding payroll matters.
- Document payroll procedures, support process improvements, and serve as backup for non-exempt payroll processing.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $20.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Decatur, IL.
- Background check required upon successful completion of the hiring process.

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.