Payroll Specialist
WSI•Appleton, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Payroll Specialist supports payroll for more than 800 team members across multiple companies. This hourly, in-office position is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and reports to the Corporate Controller. The role involves payroll data, system integrations, payroll administration, reporting, and collaboration with teams across the organization. It requires accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective service in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Two or more years of payroll processing experience.
- Working knowledge of payroll practices, requirements, and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage deadlines and time-sensitive work.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills for communicating with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team toward shared objectives.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve payroll-related questions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding and answering phone calls.
- Ability to communicate via telephone using speaking and hearing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a multi-company or complex payroll environment.
- Experience with UKG payroll.
- Associate degree.
Responsibilities
- Import timekeeping data and manage the integration between the timekeeping system and UKG payroll.
- Set up and maintain wage assignments and garnishments.
- Serve as the internal expert for UKG payroll and related systems.
- Administer direct deposits and pay cards.
- Research and resolve payroll integration questions, including questions related to 401(k) and HSA contributions.
- Provide payroll data and reporting to support cost-plus customer contracts.
- Partner with Human Resources to establish and maintain payroll earnings and deduction codes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options.
- Company-paid disability and life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- PTO and holiday pay.
- 401(k) with discretionary employer match and profit sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
