Payroll Processor

About Guaranteed Rate Companies

Rate ranks as the second largest retail mortgage lender in the United States. Renowned as The Home Purchase Experts®, the company provides industry-leading self-service tools combined with low-rate, low-fee mortgages through a simple, transparent process and unmatched customer service. The organization, headquartered in Chicago, employs over 6,000 people across more than 300 offices nationwide, with licenses in all 50 states. Recently, Rate has supported hundreds of thousands of homeowners, facilitating more than $40 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in the last year.

Expanding beyond traditional mortgage lending, Rate is launching multiple new business segments focusing on health and financial wellness products that leverage its extensive customer database. This newly established position will lead the Accounting and Finance functions for these business lines, enhancing operational efficiency and financial outcomes as the business scales from startup to high growth, by refining workflows and developing consistent processes.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Processor to join our team, tasked with managing comprehensive payroll duties and ensuring accuracy and compliance across multi-state operations.

Key Qualifications

• Proven expertise with Workday payroll software.
• At least three years of experience processing payroll across multiple states.
• Strong computer proficiency, including data entry and effective time management.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• High precision and meticulousness in handling data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute diverse record keeping and payroll processing tasks with precise calculation of wages and overtime.
• Review and verify timekeeping records for compliance with the company’s standards.
• Manage processing of manual payouts and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Conduct audits on payroll data to confirm accuracy.
• Approach tasks with a strong sense of urgency.
• Communicate efficiently with employees, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Investigate and address employee payroll inquiries promptly.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies through information gathering and analysis.
• Demonstrate readiness to take on additional payroll team responsibilities.

Additional Information

Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging applications from individuals regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any protected category by law.

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes participation in a 401(k) plan, vacation time, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and accidental insurance policies, commuter benefits, pet insurance, leave and time-off options, an employee assistance program, legal aid services, identity theft protection, and wellness resources.

The hiring process is ongoing, and applications are accepted continuously.