Payroll Specialist

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 70,000 - 75,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Problem-solving","Organizational accountability","Collaborative communication","Autonomous work"]

Manage and reconcile full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for US employees using ADP Enterprise Payroll, while also maintaining readiness to support Canadian payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now as backup. Audit timecards and payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies in wages, taxes, and benefit deductions, and process standard and non-standard transactions. Research payroll compliance updates (US and Canada), and build ad-hoc and standard reports to support HR and Finance workflows.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
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Payroll Specialist

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Job Summary

Manage and reconcile full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for US employees using ADP Enterprise Payroll, while also maintaining readiness to support Canadian payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now as backup. Audit timecards and payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies in wages, taxes, and benefit deductions, and process standard and non-standard transactions. Research payroll compliance updates (US and Canada), and build ad-hoc and standard reports to support HR and Finance workflows.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute, analyze, and reconcile full-cycle bi-weekly US automated batch payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees using ADP Enterprise Payroll / EV6.
  • •Maintain operational readiness to audit and process Canadian payroll using ADP Workforce Now as critical backup for business continuity.
  • •Analyze and process standard and non-standard payroll transactions including manual check calculations, paycheck reversals, and direct deposit bank rejection reconciliation.
  • •Audit large datasets and timecards, employee demographics, and earnings/deductions statements to ensure 100% payroll accuracy.
  • •Research payroll regulatory questions and maintain compliance configuration accuracy across US (FLSA, federal/state/local taxes) and Canada (ESA, CPP, EI, provincial taxes).

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 70,000 - 75,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in a payroll analysis, auditing, or processing role handling payroll.
  • •3+ years of US payroll experience with exposure to Canadian payroll.
  • •Proficiency with ADP Enterprise Payroll (EV6) and ADP Workforce Now.
  • •Solid understanding of US labor laws and tax setups, with foundational understanding of Canadian compliance.
  • •Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely; employer work permit sponsorship is not available.
Experience:3+ yearsPayrollComplianceADPUS payrollCanada payroll
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailProblem-solvingOrganizational accountabilityCollaborative communicationAutonomous work
Certifications:FPCCPPCP/CPPPCPPLP
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelVLOOKUPPivot TablesMicrosoft OfficeADP Enterprise PayrollEV6ADP Workforce NowData macros

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Motorola Solutions
Provides mission-critical communications products and services, including radios, software, video security, and command center solutions for public safety, government, and enterprise customers worldwide.
Industry: Surveillance & Security Hardware
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1928
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