• Payroll Coordinator

    Dentons US LLP (Chicago, IL)


    Payroll Coordinator

     

    Chicago, IL, US

     

    Oct 31, 2025

     

    Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to be resident in our Chicago office. This position will report to the Payroll Manager providing support to all Firm personnel

    Responsibilities

    + Process semi-monthly payroll, including wage calculations, adjustments and deductions for US employees.

    + Process and validate employee change requests: such as new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and leave of absence.

    + Process voids, manual checks, wage attachments and garnishments.

    + Work within the HRIS system and the HR team to ensure accurate implementation of changes related to employee profile.

    + Manage and maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal information, tax withholdings, 401K and direct deposit details.

    + Work with UKG Pro on payroll related issues.

    + Serve as a primary point of contact for all employee payroll related inquiries, questions and issues.

    + Process year-end—assist in the accurate processing of year-end information, including the preparation and distribution of W-2s.

    + Monitor and maintain department and firm standards, policies and procedures.

    + Maintaining highly confidential employee payroll records and information in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines.

    + Stay updated on payroll software and process improvements.

    + Assist in ad-hoc HR and Payroll projects as required.

    + Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

    Experience & Qualifications

    + Payroll experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services.

    + UKG Pro system experience is preferred.

    + Microsoft Excel experience, proficient in Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

    + Effective communication skills and follow-through with employees of all levels of the organization.

    + Strong organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills.

    + Ability to perform successfully in a deadline-oriented environment.

    + Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a team.

     

    Salary

     

    Chicago Only DOE: $65,252- $83,000

     

    Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

     

    _Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

     

    _If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected]._

     

    About Dentons

     

    Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit www.dentons.com

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Chicago