Payroll Manager

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components, located in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead a four-person payroll team and manage payroll for 1,900 employees. The role supports our transition to advanced payroll systems and requires strong leadership, accuracy, and regulatory know-how.

You will oversee payroll processing, cost reporting, and ERP data integration, driving efficiency and compliance. This is a direct-hire, onsite role with a focus on sustainable payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Management experience leading a payroll team.
• Experience with payroll systems (Paychex preferred; Workday a plus).
• Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
• Experience handling payroll for large workforces (perm and temp).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations for 1,900 employees, handling tax, benefits, and compliance queries.
• Lead and mentor the payroll team to resolve day-to-day challenges.
• Lead job costing and build data systems within ERP (Epicor) for labor tracking.
• Provide payroll reporting to support financial and operational decisions.
• Collaborate on process improvements and ERP-transition planning to Workday in 2026.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Paychex

Workday

Epicor ERP

Job description

Title: Payroll Manager

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of four payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company's transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. This is a high-impact position, created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,900 employees, addressing tax, benefit, and compliance-related queries.
• Manage and support payroll team members to resolve day-to-day challenges.

Job Costing and Reporting:

• Lead efforts in job costing and build out data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis.
• Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making.

Process Management and Improvement:

• Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2026.
• Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership:

• Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Management experience, with the ability to lead a team of three.
• Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).
• Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Role Specifics:

Full-time (40-50 hours per week; rarely exceeds 50 hours).

Team and Culture:

• Collaborative and supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to system improvements and play a key role in the company's operational success.