Job description

Strongpoint Partners, a leading tech-enabled financial services retirement platform backed by Shore Capital Partners (SCP), is looking for an internally-facing, HR Operations & Payroll Associate to join our Human Resources team. The HR Operations & Payroll Associate will process payrolls, maintain employee records, develop and maintain payroll reporting, reconcile employee deposits, process compensation accounting, coordinate payroll tax set up, and assist the Human Resources and Finance teams with payroll and HRIS related tasks.

Strongpoint Partners provides third-party administration of retirement plans and outsourced HR and payroll solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Strongpoint offers an integrated software platform for retirement planning and payroll, and is pursuing a growth strategy that includes add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Our culture is defined by teamwork, integrity, innovation, a growth mindset, and a passion for providing great service to our clients. With brands such as HowardSimon, Jocelyn, Retirement Strategies Group, we are building a winning team with a family spirit, and helping to secure our customers’ financial futures, from hire through retire.

Role & Responsibilities

Payroll Processing, Reporting, & Audit:

• Enter, maintain, and process information in multiple payroll systems
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies highlighted by Finance, HR, or Leadership
• Audit timecards according to policies and procedures
• Audit benefits enrollment deductions and process changes from file feeds
• Maintain data accuracy with insurance portals and monitor for errors
• Develop and update payroll policies and procedures in partnership with VP, Human Resources
• Complete payroll-related tasks with the Human Resources and Finance teams
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax reporting-withholding and unemployment
• Register new entity jurisdiction with appropriate taxing authorities
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts
• Oversee external audits of payroll

HRIS Management & Reporting:

• Build, maintain, and fulfill on payroll / HRIS reporting needs
• Maintain data integrity and ensures accuracy of information stored in HRIS
• Coordinate system changes and enhancements

Payroll & HRIS Integrations:

Execute yearly payroll/HRIS integrations of newly acquired companies, and partner with broader HR team to ensure proper change management

Requirements

• Hybrid schedule!
• Full cycle payroll processing knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and high focus on accuracy
• High integrity and discretion to ensure confidentiality
• Proficient in technology and MS Office, with the ability to learn new systems
• Awareness of payroll and HRIS best practices
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in compensation accounting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to act with integrity, be proactive with client needs, seek to continuously improve service, constantly focus on professional growth and work collaboratively with the entire team

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in-house payroll processing experience
• Base knowledge of payroll laws and regulations

Why work at Strongpoint?

Competitive Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision benefits – Start on day one! Several different plans to choose from including a $0 premium plan for employee-only
• FSA/HSA (with employer contribution for HSA plan)
• 401(k) contribution match
• Company paid disability & life insurance
• Vacation: Starts at 3 weeks/year, accrual basis (allotment increases with tenure)
• Sick time: 10 days up front, no carryover
• 10 company paid holidays (8 scheduled and 2 floating)

Learning & Development Opportunities

• Professional development and continuing education allowances
• Culture of development and the internal tools to enable our employees to do their best work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• payroll processing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60602

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