About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Compliance Staff member to support payroll, tax, and personnel compliance audits for employer-sponsored benefit plans. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Chicago, IL with significant travel to employer sites (local and nationwide).

• Salary: $53,000 - $57,000 per year (based on experience)
• Position type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Travel: Approximately 50% (local + nationwide)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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Key Responsibilities

• Performing compliance audits of payroll, tax, and personnel records
• Computing audit results and preparing clear, accurate audit reports
• Researching payroll records, reports, contracts and applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Conducting on-site inspections of employer records and facilities
• Scheduling and coordinating audit appointments with employers
• Transferring payroll data to worksheets and maintaining accurate audit files
• Retrieving and verifying information from internal departments
• Coordinating travel logistics for on-site visits
• Communicating audit findings and required follow-ups to employers

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Competencies & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer-focused with effective client-facing skills
• Team player who collaborates across functions
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Analytical thinking and sound decision-making
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

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Required Education & Experience

• Associate degree (preferably business-related) or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and safe driving record
• Valid work authorization to be employed in the United States

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Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business-related)
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements
• Experience with payroll systems or payroll data analysis

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment; routine use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier)
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods
• Regular use of hands and fingers for data entry and document handling
• Ability to read and interpret detailed information on screens and in print
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching for office materials
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Travel & Other Requirements

• Up to 50% travel locally and nationwide for on-site audits
• As you progress, you may provide training to new staff

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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