Payroll Specialist

TransChicago Truck Group is seeking a tech-savvy Payroll Specialist to lead our payroll operations with precision, efficiency, and innovation. In this role, you’ll lead full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations while optimizing our systems and vendor partnerships to deliver seamless and tech-enabled results.

This is a key position at the intersection of HR, finance, and systems—ideal for someone who loves solving problems, building smarter processes, and turning data into action.

This role will be onsite at our Elmhurst location.

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for 500+ employees (hourly & salaried) using ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure seamless data flow between time & attendance and payroll systems, validating imports and resolving discrepancies quickly.
• Own and optimize payroll-related workflows, from garnishments and adjustments to deductions and compliance updates.
• Automate and streamline reporting across payroll, benefits, and time tracking—delivering insights that empower smarter decisions.
• Collaborate with HR and vendors to identify process improvement opportunities across payroll and HRIS processes.
• Prepare journal entries and lead month-end payroll close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage payroll-related audits (Workers’ Comp, union benefits, 401k) with precision.
• Support retirement processing for union and non-union employees through digital documentation and workflows.
• Stay ahead of legislative changes, system updates, and best practices to future-proof payroll operations.

• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and related time & attendance systems, or comparable systems
• Demonstrated success managing external vendor relationships and driving service excellence
• Experience with high-volume, multi-state payroll in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a knack for process improvement
• Analytical mindset with strong Excel and reporting capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $80,000-$95,000.  Compensation will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications, and education.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.