Job Description
Join Milwaukee Financial Group as our next Senior Payroll Clerk and become the backbone of our employee compensation system. We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees across multiple states. This hybrid role (3 days in-office) offers growth opportunities in our dynamic finance department while serving Milwaukee's thriving business community.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now system
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings for Wisconsin and federal requirements
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/year-end reports
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees and departments
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, DOL, and state labor regulations
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and benefit enrollment
- Implement process improvements for payroll efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent expertise
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and QuickBooks
- Deep knowledge of Wisconsin wage laws and federal tax regulations
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Experience with garnishment processing and compliance
- Proven ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills