Job Description
Payroll & HR Administrator
Location: Chicago, IL
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrator to support our team at First Industrial. In this role, you’ll manage payroll for our multi-state workforce, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and provide day-to-day HR administrative support.
What You’ll Do
PAYROLL
- Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
- Maintain payroll records, ensure proper deductions, and prepare payroll journal entries.
- Provide employees with clear, timely answers to payroll and benefits questions.
- Support benefit enrollment, personnel recordkeeping, and HR administrative tasks.
- Assist with recruitment coordination and job postings.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support audits.
- Review and process HR invoices and vendor bills.
BOOKKEEPING
- Process invoices.
- Journal entries for payroll, vacation accruals, bonus accruals and benefits.
- Month & quarter end close
What We’re Looking For
- 1–2 years of payroll/HR administration experience, plus an associate’s degree (or equivalent).
- 1-3 years of basic accounting experience.
- Strong computer skills; experience with Excel, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Reporting, and JD Edwards a plus.
- Excellent communication, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while working collaboratively with the team.
Why Join Us?
You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth payroll and HR operations, gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions, and work with colleagues across the organization.
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