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5 results for Payroll Manager 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 & HR Manager

Milwaukee, WI
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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

Payroll Clerk

Milwaukee, WI
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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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee shared services operations and provide dependable financial support for the broader finance organization in Wisconsin. This position guides key transactional accounting activities, strengthens month-end close performance, and partners with finance leadership to improve how work is delivered across teams. The role also plays an important part in building efficient processes, supporting accurate reporting, and developing a high-performing staff. Responsibilities: • Shape and carry out a shared services roadmap that aligns staffing, workflows, and systems with finance department goals. • Direct daily operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash application, expense administration, and general ledger support to ensure reliable service delivery. • Lead the transition of appropriate accounting activities into a centralized service structure by creating consistent procedures, communication practices, and service expectations with plant locations. • Oversee monthly close activities, including review of subledgers, general ledger accuracy, and maintenance of the chart of accounts within the ERP environment. • Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule while resolving invoice discrepancies, approval issues, and period-end cutoff matters. • Manage payroll administration and related compliance responsibilities, including tax filings, retirement funding support, and annual testing requirements. • Supervise treasury-related tasks such as cash position monitoring, bank reconciliations, wire activity, and intercompany balancing while identifying opportunities to streamline banking practices. • Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records, monitor capital project capitalization, and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations. • Establish performance measures and drive process improvement initiatives that increase standardization, accuracy, and operational efficiency across shared services. • Recruit, coach, and develop team members while partnering with plant controllers, purchasing, and finance leaders to resolve issues and support strong cross-functional alignment.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

General Accounting Manager

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a General Accounting Manager to support financial operations and reporting for a manufacturing-focused organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records, guiding close activities, and delivering analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to financial review, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless. Responsibilities:• Direct daily general ledger activities to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company reporting expectations.• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while helping drive timely month-end and year-end closing activities.• Prepare financial reporting schedules and performance summaries, including variance analysis and explanations for management review.• Monitor fixed asset activity, reconcile supporting schedules to the ledger, and help forecast related cash requirements.• Complete bank reconciliations and oversee routine banking tasks such as daily cash activity reporting and payment control processes.• Partner with audit teams by assembling requested documentation and supporting both internal and external review procedures.• Contribute to weekly and monthly operational reporting by analyzing sales results, inventory variances, productivity trends, and cost performance.• Provide financial support for budgeting and forecasting across sales, labor, materials, packaging, and departmental spending.• Assist accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows as needed while serving as a resource for ERP users, master data maintenance, and system-related issue resolution.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z