Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Milwaukee! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll processing for 200+ employees while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment in downtown Milwaukee.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and child support
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly tax filings
- Manage new hire onboarding and payroll documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Conduct annual payroll audits and compliance reviews
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and timekeeping
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP or similar payroll software
- CPP certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- Strong knowledge of FLSA and Wisconsin wage laws
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Business required
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills