Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a leading national law firm with over 20 business centers in the United States. With approximately 500 lawyers and 1,000 personnel, we are a traditional, yet innovative and diverse Firm and our people are our highest priority.

Our Chicago office is looking for a Payroll Specialist to process and/or assist with multi-state Staff and Partnership Payroll activities of the organization. This individual will work with the Payroll Manager, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, and Human Resources Department to create seamless end-to-end processes.

Essential Functions Include:

• Process and/or assist with all activities related to multi-state, multi-company Payroll functions firm-wide for 1,000+ staff and attorneys totalling $150MM+ in annual payroll dollars. Import hours from timekeeping system and balance batches. Calculate pay for newly hired, terminated employees and perform other payroll transactions. Set up new hires with proper coding and update timekeeping system.
• Create and run reports in payroll system and other systems for various reporting needs and ad-hoc reporting.
• Work closely with Manager and Human Resources on pay and benefit information as it relates to payroll processing.
• Assist Manager with special projects and on-line paperless payroll system.
• Perform other activities as requested such as partner communications, and work on special projects.
• Collaborate extensively with Payroll Manager, Director of Accounting, and Human Resources Department to identify and resolve issues and ensure seamless end-to-end processes. Ensure compliance with Accounting best practices and firm policies.
• Provide guidance and direction to Office Managers, Practice Group Leaders, Administrative leaders, and Attorneys to ensure compliance with payroll policies and adherence to best practices.
• Assist during the transition of payroll functions during payroll system conversions, mergers, acquisitions, and lateral attorney hiring.
• Participate in periodic meetings to ensure projects are being performed in a timely manner, discuss issues and their resolution as they arise, review payroll best practices and firm policies, and plan for voluminous workload during busy seasons.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably with ADP; experience in partnership payroll and time management; advanced knowledge of payroll systems and functional knowledge of multi-state payroll taxation and regulatory issues to avoid potential problems; and experience applying strategic analytical and problem solving skills to complex payroll issues while considering sound payroll practices and utilization of the payroll system which result in optimal resolution. Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.

Note To Agencies and Applicants:  At this time, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.