Payroll Analyst

Robert Half Accountemps

📍 Chicago, IL, United States

Full-time other-general Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Description
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration activities for a long-term contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on ensuring accurate pay-related data, maintaining compliance controls, and producing clear reporting across payroll and absence processes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, careful attention to detail, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and internal partners.


Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collection, review, and submission of time, absence, and payment-related data to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Examine payroll tax wages and related liabilities on a quarterly and annual basis, reconciling findings and identifying issues that require follow-up.

• Oversee leave of absence administration by tracking claim status, communicating with stakeholders...