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Payroll Contractor

Hybrid, Chicago, IL

Posted: 08/26/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: HR: Payroll - HR Job Number: 5185

Job Description

Our client, a growing commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced Payroll Contractor to support day-to-day payroll operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and should bring hands-on Workday payroll experience, along with experience managing more complex payroll activities including equity transactions, commissions, and wage garnishments.

This is a contract opportunity requiring an onsite presence 2–3 days per week. 

Responsibilities:
  • Support accurate and timely payroll processing using Workday
  • Process and administer equity-related payroll transactions
  • Process commission and other variable compensation payments, including payments for commercial employees
  • Manage wage garnishments, including setup, processing, reconciliation, and ongoing maintenance
  • Work with OSV in support of payroll processing and related activities
  • Review payroll data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues prior to payroll completion
  • Research and respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll information and timely processing
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and other payroll-related activities as needed
  • Maintain appropriate payroll documentation and support internal controls and compliance requirements
  • Ensure payroll activities are completed in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications:
  • Hands-on Workday payroll experience required
  • 3–5 years of Workday experience strongly preferred
  • Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of hands-on Workday payroll experience may be considered
  • Experience working with OSV
  • Experience processing equity-related payroll transactions
  • Hands-on experience managing wage garnishments
  • Experience processing commission and variable compensation payments
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other life sciences industry experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, and best practices
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, and other functions
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