Our client, a large regulatory firm with global presence, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team. As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will be part of the Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in running payroll cycles according to schedule and verifying accuracy of manual data entry using _Workday_ . You will perform state and local tax registrations, process payroll for international employees and provide benefits information in several categories. This is a direct hire opportunity and candidates should be local to the Chicago area. **Job Title:** Payroll & Benefits Specialist **Location: Evanston, IL** **Pay:** $35-45/hr plus OT, benefits **Key Responsibilities** + Run payroll cycles according to payroll schedule and verify accuracy of manual data entry in payroll system (Workday) through balancing and performing comparison for differences. + Perform state and local tax registrations as needed. + Process payroll for international employees by working with an external employer of record. + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and industry standards. + Maintain benefit-specific information within Workday and oversee employee benefit enrollments. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or a related discipline. + Minimum 6 years directly related experience. + Experience with multi-state payroll reporting is required. + Prior experience with Workday is preferred. + Prior experience with leave of absence administration is preferred. Why should you choose Manpower Engineering? + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match + Weekly pay with direct deposit + Holiday Pay + Referral Rewards + Monthly Recognition Programs + Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals + **Recognized as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for 14** **th** **year in a row** If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Experis** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.