Hybrid Payroll Lead | Multi-State, People-Focused Impact

CFS; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Remote work 1 day a week

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Lead in Wisconsin to manage multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely payments and compliance across states. The role collaborates with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to optimize processes and reporting while maintaining strong payroll controls.

The position offers hybrid work options with a focus on process improvement, data integrity, and cross-functional partnership to drive employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience with multi-state workforce.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in related field.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Review timekeeping, wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and employee changes while resolving discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Oversee a small team of payroll specialists.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to resolve payroll issues, maintain accurate employee data, and provide payroll reporting and support.
• Identify and implement process improvements, strengthen payroll controls, support system updates, and help ensure payroll procedures remain efficient and compliant.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration/HR

Job description

CFS is seeking a Payroll Lead in Wisconsin to manage multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely payments and compliance across states. The role collaborates with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to optimize processes and reporting while maintaining strong payroll controls.

The position offers hybrid work options with a focus on process improvement, data integrity, and cross-functional partnership to drive employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.