Senior Payroll Specialist

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team and take the lead on accurate, timely payroll while also supporting a few key HR administrative activities. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for payroll processing, payroll compliance, employee questions, reporting, and payroll-related records. You’ll also assist HR with onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and other people-focused tasks. Vogel Bros. Building Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and building exceptional projects throughout Wisconsin and Florida.

Requirements

7+ years of payroll experience with responsibility for multi-state payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance, and reporting.
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Acumatica and Paylocity experience is a plus.
Advanced Excel skills.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for multi-state payroll administration, payroll tax compliance, and payroll process management.
Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with multi-state payroll processing and HRIS/payroll systems.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience in Acumatica and Paylocity a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Highly proficient computer and technology skills required, including proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, internet browsers, and operating office equipment (copier, printer, fax, etc.)
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one and/or in small group situations to both internal and external customers
Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of standard accounting principles
Demonstrate strong organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and perform them efficiently and effectively
Ability to work as a team player and take initiative to take on and complete tasks
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and other documents
Ability to do basic math, such as add, subtract, multiply and divide
Must have reliable means of transportation to & from office
Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance
Ability to talk clearly in English
Be punctual
Be dependable
Be cooperative
Be able to take direction

Nice To Haves

Experience processing payroll for union employees is a strong plus.
Construction industry payroll experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Experience in Acumatica and Paylocity a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end payroll process for 200+ employees across multiple states.
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried, union, and non-union employees across multiple states.
Ensure payroll tax compliance, garnishments, prevailing wage, and union reporting are accurate and timely.
Partner with Accounting and HR to maintain accurate employee records, labor allocations, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems and efficiencies.