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3 results for Payroll Administrator in Milwaukee, WI

Payroll Manager

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished Payroll Manager to oversee a high-volume, highly regulated payroll operation supporting a diverse hourly workforce in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a leader who brings deep experience with union payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and multi-state compliance in skilled trades or construction environments. The role will guide payroll strategy and day-to-day execution, strengthen processes for growth, and partner across teams to build a scalable and reliable payroll function. Responsibilities: • Direct weekly payroll operations for hourly employees across multiple business entities, ensuring every payroll cycle is completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable regulations. • Lead and develop a payroll team, setting priorities, improving accountability, and creating efficient workflows that support a complex union and non-union workforce. • Oversee payroll administration tied to numerous collective bargaining agreements, including proper handling of union deductions, fringe benefit calculations, and required reporting. • Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including prevailing wage obligations and labor-related reporting requirements associated with construction and skilled trades employees. • Review and strengthen payroll procedures, controls, and documentation to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support long-term operational scalability. • Serve as the primary owner of the payroll technology environment, helping optimize system performance, resolve process gaps, and support future enhancements or implementations. • Partner with HR, finance, operations, and compliance stakeholders to address payroll issues, interpret labor requirements, and align payroll practices with business needs. • Support organizational growth initiatives by contributing payroll expertise to acquisitions, onboarding of new entities, and expansion into additional geographic markets.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling clerical and HR system-related tasks with accuracy. The role will contribute to timely payroll processing, maintain employee records, and help ensure day-to-day administrative activities run smoothly. Responsibilities: • Process payroll-related transactions accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting information for completeness. • Maintain employee payroll records and update data within HR systems to reflect changes in status, pay, or deductions. • Perform clerical support tasks such as organizing documentation, entering information, and preparing payroll files for review. • Review payroll details to identify discrepancies, research issues, and assist with correcting errors in a timely manner. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and ensure payroll activities align with company procedures. • Support routine operational workflows by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. • Assist with record retention and ensure payroll documents are filed and stored in an orderly and confidential manner.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll & HR Manager

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to support a dynamic school-based organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position blends hands-on payroll leadership with broad human resources oversight, offering the opportunity to strengthen daily operations, support employees, and help maintain a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll administration, compliance, employee relations, and HR processes, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, ensuring bi-monthly processing is completed accurately and on schedule. • Oversee recruiting activities from job posting through candidate selection, and coordinate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires across multiple employee groups. • Administer employee benefit programs, manage annual enrollment activities, address staff questions, and liaise with external benefit partners. • Maintain compliance with employment documentation, unemployment matters, and required reporting for applicable state and institutional agencies. • Provide guidance to leadership on employee relations matters, including leave administration, workplace concerns, workers’ compensation, and separation processes. • Partner with finance and business office stakeholders to align payroll, benefits, and related HR operations. • Deliver training and support to supervisors on hiring practices, performance management, workplace safety, and harassment prevention. • Keep personnel records, candidate screening documentation, and policy materials current, including regular updates to the employee handbook. • Recommend and implement HR process improvements that support organizational goals and strengthen operational effectiveness.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z