Peak6group

Payroll Team Lead

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$99kDetected 46 days ago

C++AccountingExcelAuditingProcess ImprovementHRISLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

If you love solving complex payroll problems and thrive in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment, this role is for you.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll questions and discrepancies, resolving issues efficiently and with a strong employee experience in mind
Monitor and interpret changes in payroll tax law, proactively communicating impacts and implementing updates

The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results.
Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses.
Develop and maintain ad hoc payroll reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making

5-8 years of progressive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
Deep expertise in multi-state payroll processing and a strong command of federal and state compliance, tax regulations, and wage/hour laws
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to build and interpret payroll reports
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred; FPC considered
A technology-forward mindset - you actively look for ways to automate, improve, and scale payroll processes
Excellent communicator who can distill complex payroll topics for non-payroll stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

$79,000-$98,750
Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities.
We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com.
We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Collaborate to streamline onboarding/offboarding processes, pay changes, deductions, and benefits administration
Work with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely funding for payroll, taxes, and benefits

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things.
PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

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