Payroll, HR Generalist

CUC

. Process biweekly and monthly payroll across multiple entities and states, including pre- and post-payroll reconciliation, in partnership with the HR Director .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, HRIS configuration, and benefits administration while maintaining compliance and accuracy across multiple entities. Strong analytical skills in reporting and data management support efficient HR operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingHRIS ConfigurationExcel ProficiencyEmployee RelationsM&A Integration Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingHRIS ConfigurationData ReportingExcel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)Benefits AdministrationPre- and Post-Payroll ReconciliationAd Hoc ReportingW-2 ReviewCompliance ManagementEmployee Census Management

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizedDiscreetDeadline ManagementInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Paylocity

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity OrganizationMulti-State OrganizationHealthcare Shared-ServicesM&A IntegrationOpen Enrollment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process biweekly and monthly payroll across multiple entities and states, including pre- and post-payroll reconciliation, in partnership with the HR Director
Maintain accurate employee, compensation, tax, deduction, and direct deposit records in Paylocity
Configure and maintain HR systems, including earning and deduction codes, PTO policies, workflows, onboarding templates, benefit plan setup, and entity creation
Build and run recurring and ad hoc reports, including headcount, turnover, payroll, compliance, and benefits reports
Support M&A integration through employee census and data mapping, transitioning acquired employees into HR systems and benefits, and onboarding new entities
Support benefits execution, open enrollment, and carrier file accuracy
Assist with benefit administration, compliance, unemployment claims, personnel files, and related internal and external matters
Answer employee payroll, benefits, and HR questions and serve as primary contact when covering Generalist duties
Help with quarter-end and year-end activities, including W-2 review
Document processes and improve efficiency and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years payroll experience
1 year of HRIS configuration or HRIS data/reporting experience
Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-state organization
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); comfortable building reports
Detail-oriented, organized, and discreet with confidential information
Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, growing organization
Experience in Employee Relations, Benefits, or other HR centers of expertise preferred
M&A or new-entity integration experience preferred
MSO or healthcare shared-services experience preferred
Paylocity experience preferred