Payroll Lead — Hybrid, Multi-State Payroll Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Lead in Wisconsin to own multi-state payroll processing, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations. This role offers a strong employee focus and visibility across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience, leadership experience, and a degree in accounting, business admin, or HR. A hybrid work arrangement allows one day remote per week, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on payroll experience, multi-state preferred.
• Experience leading a team.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, HR, or related field preferred.

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 processing

Multi-state payroll

Team leadership

HR collaboration

Education

Accounting / Business Admin / HR degree

Job description

CFS is seeking a Payroll Lead in Wisconsin to own multi-state payroll processing, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations. This role offers a strong employee focus and visibility across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience, leadership experience, and a degree in accounting, business admin, or HR. A hybrid work arrangement allows one day remote per week, with comprehensive benefits and growth