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7 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Milwaukee, WI

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

HR Business Partner

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a healthcare organization in West Allis, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a human resources specialist who can manage a fast-paced employee relations environment while building credibility with leaders and staff across the organization. The position requires a strong balance of sound judgment, expertise, and adaptability, along with the ability to support both strategic HR priorities and day-to-day workforce challenges. Responsibilities:• Act as a key HR partner to operational and senior leaders, offering practical guidance that aligns people strategies with business objectives.• Manage a high volume of employee relations matters each week, including conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and coaching for managers.• Work closely with site-based HR partners and recruiting teams to deliver coordinated support for workforce needs across assigned departments.• Lead or contribute to talent processes such as performance discussions, succession planning, workforce planning, and assessment of employee potential.• Support leaders through organizational change by providing communication guidance, coaching, and strategies that help maintain engagement and stability.• Collaborate with compensation and HR teams on role evaluations, pay recommendations, and internal equity considerations.• Assist with organizational design efforts by reviewing team structures, clarifying role expectations, and improving HR-related processes.• Partner with labor relations stakeholders and union representatives, when applicable, to address contract interpretation, grievances, and broader labor-management matters.• Analyze workforce and HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within the business areas supported.• Deliver training and policy guidance to leaders and employees while helping ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal standards.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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 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

Head of Human Resources

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a Milwaukee area client in the recruiting for a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Human Resources to lead the development and execution of enterprise HR strategies that support business growth, workforce transformation, and organizational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition program redesign, workforce planning, leadership development, HR technology optimization, and change management. This is c-suite hands on role supporting a lean HR team. This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health benefits package, bonus eligibility, company equity opportunity and hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent strategy, organizational design, succession planning, and culture.</li><li>Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of AI-enabled HR tools and solutions across functions such as talent acquisition, workforce analytics, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR operations.</li><li>Oversee and transform the talent acquisition function, including redesigning recruiting programs, processes, workflows, employer branding, candidate experience, and selection strategies to improve hiring outcomes.</li><li>Partner with business leaders to design and implement strategic workforce planning initiatives that address current and future talent needs.</li><li>Lead HR technology strategy, including HRIS optimization, data governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities.</li><li>Oversee performance management, employee engagement, leadership development, and retention strategies.</li><li>Ensure HR policies, programs, and practices are compliant with applicable employment laws and reflect best practices.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team capable of supporting a dynamic and evolving organization</li></ul>
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Office Administrative Assistant

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and dependable Office Administrative Assistant to support daily operations in a branch office. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative coordination, front-office support, and detailed recordkeeping in a fast-moving environment. The person in this role will work closely with branch leadership, help keep office activities on track, and contribute to a focused and efficient workplace. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day administrative activities that keep the branch office running efficiently and effectively. • Enter, update, and maintain records with a high level of accuracy while ensuring documentation is easy to access and well organized. • Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets to monitor operational information, compare figures, and support budget tracking needs. • Assist with reporting tasks by gathering data, preparing summaries, and helping leadership review budget-related information. • Monitor office inventory levels, place supply orders, and coordinate resources needed for smooth daily operations. • Provide front-desk and clerical support by answering inbound calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries appropriately. • Scan, file, and organize physical and digital documents to maintain complete and current office records. • Adjust priorities as business demands change and support the branch leader with special assignments and administrative projects. • Handle sensitive information with discretion and apply sound judgment when working with confidential materials.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

Jackson, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a growing organization in Jackson, Wisconsin by managing core human resources activities across the employee lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to recruiting, onboarding, employee support, and benefits administration while helping maintain efficient HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance administrative responsibilities with a people-focused approach. Responsibilities: • Coordinate recruitment efforts from job posting through interview scheduling, candidate communication, and offer support. • Lead onboarding activities to create a smooth and organized experience for new hires, including paperwork completion and orientation coordination. • Serve as a resource for employees and managers by addressing workplace questions, escalating concerns appropriately, and supporting positive employee relations. • Administer day-to-day HR processes such as maintaining personnel records, updating employee information, and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant. • Assist with benefits-related activities, including employee enrollments, changes, questions, and communication of available programs. • Partner with leadership to support HR initiatives, policy interpretation, and consistent application of company practices. • Help improve HR workflows and support departmental projects that strengthen overall people operations. • Monitor hiring and employment documentation to help maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z