Posted August 12, 2026
Payroll Specialist
Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Rockford, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Payroll Specialist: Rockford, Illinois
Our customer in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join their team. We're recruiting a Payroll Specialist to work full-time on 1st shift. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and timely while supporting accounts payable functions and maintaining payroll-related records and reporting.
Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:
- Process payroll accurately and timely, including employee hours, taxes, deductions, benefits, and wage adjustments.
- Review payroll records, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, transfers, leave pay, and non-taxable wages.
- Prepare payroll-related reports, account reconciliations, W-2s, and month-end payroll reporting.
- Issue paychecks and support year-end payroll processing activities.
- Code, track, and submit accounts payable invoices for processing.
- Perform data entry, filing, and recordkeeping functions.
- Support payroll and accounting operations while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
- Complete additional administrative duties as assigned.
Payroll Specialist Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university preferred; equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered.
- Minimum of three years of payroll experience required.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and employee benefits administration.
- Experience with account reconciliations and payroll reporting.
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice coding.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
- Proficiency with computer systems, spreadsheets, and payroll software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Pay for Payroll Specialist: Starting at $24-28/hour.
Payroll Specialist Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401k with company match.
- Paid weekly.
- Direct deposit.
- Paid training.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Apply now!
Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
