Payroll specialist

Discover
Riverwoods, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2024 CLOSED ON 3/25/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll specialist position at Discover?

Job Description

Responsible for providing day-to-day operations support for the delivery of payroll. Supports the coordination and processing of payroll.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities :

Support the Payroll Team in the coordination and processing of payroll for approximately 20,000 US employees

Assist with payroll validations and resolve discrepancies by researching and analyzing information

Partner with other HR Teams on payroll initiatives and projects

Answer employee inquiries and requests

Enter changes to deductions, one-time payments, and adjustments

Provide support for payroll tax and garnishment processes

Create and maintain process documentation. Provide recommendations for process improvements

Ensure timely resolution of issues

Assist with ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Administer ad hoc processes, run and distribute reports

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you :

Associate's Degree in Operations Management, Mathematics, Accounting, or related field

4 years of experience in payroll, or related field

In lieu of a degree, 4 years of experience as an administrative assistance

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for :

Application Deadline :

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-26-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation :

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $58,500.00 to $90,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package.

Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits :

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include :

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at .

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Last updated : 2024-02-24

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