Robert Half is hiring a Payroll Manager to join our Full-Time Project Consultant team. This is a full-time salaried opportunity offering the stability of permanent employment, the variety of project-based work, and strong work-life balance.

As a Payroll Manager, you will support client engagements across the Chicago area by stepping into key payroll leadership roles during periods of transition, growth, system changes, or compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multi-state employee populations
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, and reporting requirements
• Maintain payroll systems and support accurate payroll data and reporting
• Manage payroll reconciliations and partner with accounting on general ledger tie-outs
• Support audits, ...