Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Harristown, IL. This role is an excellent fit for a payroll, accounting, or administrative professional who enjoys accuracy-focused work, employee support, and working in a fast-paced corporate payroll environment.
The Payroll Specialist will support U.S. and Canadian payroll processing while helping employees and management resolve payroll-related questions. This position offers strong exposure to payroll operations, tax documentation, reconciliations, compliance, and cross-functional communication. Candidates who value confidentiality, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement will do well in this role.
This is a great opportunity to build valuable payroll experience with a supportive team, professional leadership, and a collaborative environment where accuracy and service matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Process U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
- Troubleshoot payroll processing issues and provide timely support to employees and management.
- Complete payroll reconciliations, balancing activities, and payroll tax documentation, including Forms 941, W-2, T4, and related forms.
- Maintain secure and accurate payroll data in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Create and update payroll process documentation, manuals, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with leadership, local management teams, and cross-functional partners to support payroll accuracy and process improvements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $19 to $20 per hour.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process and support U.S. and Canadian payroll functions.
- Complete payroll reconciliations and payroll tax documentation.
- Troubleshoot payroll issues while providing professional employee support.
- Maintain payroll records, process documentation, and compliance-focused procedures.
- Minimum of three years of general office or accounting experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and mathematical calculations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent written, verbal, phone, and in-person communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and make timely, well-informed decisions.
- Ability to perform regular computer and telephone work, sit for extended periods, and complete general office tasks such as filing, standing, and bending.
Preferred Qualifications
- Payroll experience is preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with payroll or ERP systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting non-exempt payroll processing is a plus.
- Experience with U.S. and Canadian payroll processes is a plus.