Payroll Specialist

The Alinea Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. 

The Alinea Group is a world-renowned hospitality leader devoted to offering employment opportunities for our creative and talented associates. Just as our culinary and service teams craft thought-provoking dining experiences for our guests, we are committed to providing stimulating job opportunities for growth and innovation.

Position Overview:

At The Alinea Group, our HR team supports a variety of functions within the business including payroll, talent acquisition, training and employee engagement. As such, the role of Payroll Specialist is for an individual who can use their outstanding communication and organization skills to thrive in group environments and proactively brainstorm solutions to complex problems individually. The most successful candidates see themselves as those who will safeguard a compliant, supportive environment for all employees while administering the timely and accurate completion payroll processes.

*The Payroll Specialist will report to the HR Systems and Payroll Manager. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Meticulously process bi-weekly payroll utilizing Paylocity
• Uphold data integrity by regularly supporting internal and external audits of employee, company and vendor information
• Act as a payroll liaison by sending payroll reports and resolving all HRIS-related questions (on & offsite)
• Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for employee records
• End-to-end communication & data entry for the following additional processes: 
• Time off/sick requests, worker’s compensation, employment verifications, garnishment, unemployment reports and ACA/benefits administration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1-2+ years experience in an office environment
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Experience running complex payroll or managing projects from start to finish
• Prior knowledge of ACA regulations, DOL laws, and Illinois employment law

Benefits

• Competitive salary and based on experience

• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st month following full-time employment
• 100% company contribution to Single HMO medical plan, vision, dental and life the first of the month following full-time employment.
• Paid time off 
• 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings 
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant
• Hybrid role (able to work from home 2 days per week based on hiring results and business needs.

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. 

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.