Payroll Team Lead - Central Payroll

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

21h•$25 - $38

About The Position

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least five (5) years of experience processing payroll for large organizations
Very detail-oriented individual who can work with strict deadlines and a high volume of work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of payroll processing
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping methods
Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to operate a personal computer
Ability to read and understand written materials
Ability to accurately perform work under deadline pressures
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in accounting is preferred.
Experience processing payroll for organizations with 2500 or more employees.

Responsibilities

Performs audits throughout payroll processing.
Performs Audits throughout the pay period to bring errors and request corrections to data entry and time sheet.
Review FMLA and WC liaison with third party. Work with 3rd party administrator to handle all problems and trouble shoot issues.
Audit Pension Contribution. Audits pension contribution to ensure employees are contributing correctly each pay period.
Assist with the management of the Employee Expense Management. Perform Payroll approval of all Employee Expense forms submitted in Employee Expense Management system. Answer questions and reconcile the employee expenses and credit card transactions.
Assist with system issues and implementations. Assists Business Analyst with HRIS and Payroll system issues and upgrades.
Ensures paying people in accordance State and Fed Law. Ensures State and Federal Tax and Wage and Hour law as well as making sure County Ordinance are being followed. Review policies and procedures and brings any discrepancies to the attention of the Payroll Supervisor or Director.