Job Description

Added - 09/19/25

37895 | Payroll Manager

Accounting/Finance

Aurora , Illinois | Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Aurora, IL
Salary Range: Up to $120,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance. 401k

Role Overview:
Brilliant is seeking an experienced and dynamic Payroll Manager for our client located in Aurora, IL to oversee and process payroll for multiple business units across the company. This role is critical to ensuring all employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The Payroll Manager will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to drive payroll accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 900+ employees across multiple locations and business units on both weekly and bi-weekly cycles (hourly, salaried, and union populations).
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.
• Maintain, reconcile, and audit payroll records including tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate employee data and application of pay policies (PTO, FMLA, leaves of absence, etc.).
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings in coordination with internal teams or third-party providers.
• Lead year-end processes including W-2 issuance, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and first point of escalation for payroll-related issues.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within the payroll function.
• Champion technology solutions and leverage payroll systems to streamline operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for a large and diverse workforce.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, data analysis).
• High attention to detail with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Tech-savvy mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and optimize payroll systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, “go-getter” attitude.
• Comfort owning the payroll function and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (highly preferred).
• Payroll experience within manufacturing or multi-location environments (preferred but not required).

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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