Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Milwaukee! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within a respected regional employer. If you excel in compliance, data accuracy, and employee support, apply today to become part of our award-winning workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-state employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax laws (e.g., FLSA, WI DOL)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and 401(k) contributions
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/annual reports
- Collaborate with HR on benefits enrollment and terminations
- Maintain confidential payroll records and audit trails
- Implement process improvements using Excel and HRIS systems
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience (ADP preferred)
- CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency in multi-state tax compliance
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Experience with garnishment processing and wage attachments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience