Hiring: Payroll Team Lead Company: PEAK6 Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:53:21 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Apex, C++, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Workday About the job Experience: •8 years of progressive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment Required Skills: •As Lead Payroll at PEAK6, you will be the functional expert and operational cornerstone of the payroll team — owning end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, compliance, and continuous improvement. •Be the go-to subject matter expert who sets the standard for quality, drives process excellence, and partners cross-functionally to keep payroll running seamlessly across PEAK6's diverse business lines. Qualifications: •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 •Hands-on Workday Payroll experience strongly preferred •Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred; FPC considered •Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to build and interpret payroll reports •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 Compensation: •$79,000 - $98,750 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!