Payroll Supervisor - Hoffman Estates, IL

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation's leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Payroll Supervisor to lead our payroll operations across the United States. This role is responsible for managing a team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and driving continuous improvement through technology, compliance, and employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in payroll operations, leadership capabilities, and a mindset for innovation and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize payroll systems and workflows, including automation and integration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Lead audits and reconciliations, and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze payroll metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay current with legislative changes and emerging technologies impacting payroll operations.
• Support change management efforts related to payroll system upgrades, policy changes, and organizational restructuring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP) and HRIS integrations.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; familiarity with automation and AI-driven payroll solutions is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.

Emerging Skills & Capabilities:

• Digital Fluency: Comfortable navigating cloud-based payroll platforms and leveraging data analytics for decision-making.
• Agility & Adaptability: Able to lead through change and ambiguity, especially in evolving regulatory and technological environments.
• Employee Experience Focus: Understands the impact of payroll accuracy and timeliness on employee engagement and trust.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Proactively identifies and mitigates risks through strong controls and audit practices.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000, and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement