Payroll Manager

Global Power Components•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of three payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company’s transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. This is a high-impact position, created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.

Requirements

Management experience, with the ability to lead a team of three.
Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).
Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Workday experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,900 employees, addressing tax, benefit, and compliance-related queries.
Manage and support payroll team members to resolve day-to-day challenges.
Lead efforts in job costing and build out data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis.
Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making.
Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2026.
Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.