LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Human Resources Generalist - Payroll to join their team in Chicago, IL. You will process Payroll and lead key payroll projects. Must have deep payroll expertise to join this high growth, people first organization. This role offers the opportunity to lead payroll operations across 28 U.S. states and Canada, while also contributing to broader HR and benefits initiatives. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance) are offered.

This is more than a payroll role -- it’s a chance to shape the future of HR operations in a company that values innovation, flexibility, and employee well-being. The culture is collaborative, empathetic, and open to change, offering plenty of room to grow and lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of payroll processing for 200+ employees (and growing), including hourly and salaried staff across multiple U.S. states and a small Canadian team.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state (especially California), and provincial regulations, including tax filings and wage/hour laws.

• Spearhead a system upgrade to unify U.S. and Canadian payroll platforms and support the transition from semi-monthly to bi-weekly payroll in 2026.

• Collaborate with Finance and HR to reconcile payroll, resolve discrepancies, and support audits.

• Manage benefits-related payroll tasks such as deductions, audits, and data integrity.

• Serve as a go-to resource for employee questions related to payroll and benefits.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state processing; Canadian payroll experience is a strong plus.

• Proven expertise in Paylocity or similar HRIS platforms.

• A confident, detail-oriented approach to payroll accuracy and compliance.

• Experience in high-growth or start-up environments where agility and initiative are key.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a less structured, evolving HR function.

• Experience with system integrations or platform migrations is a plus.

If you are a passionate Human Resources Generalist - Payroll looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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