Payroll Manager

CFS; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 125.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CFS in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a large-scale payroll function, driving accuracy, compliance, and modernization across the organization. The role partners with HR, Finance, and business leaders in a hybrid setup, with focus on improving controls and payroll systems.

The position oversees day-to-day operations for a multi-state workforce, strengthens payroll governance, and guides a talented team through system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leading a payroll team or large-scale operation.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations.
• Experience with payroll system implementations, process improvement, automation, in manufacturing/complex environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations for a large multi-state, multi-location employee base, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage payroll compliance, tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Lead and develop the payroll team in collaboration with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other leaders.
• Drive payroll system enhancements, process improvements, automation, and standardization to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as payroll SME and advise on policies, reporting, compliance, and complex issues.

Kenntnisse

Payroll leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Jobbeschreibung

• This Payroll Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a large-scale payroll function and make a meaningful impact on payroll accuracy, compliance, systems, and processes across a complex organization.
• Join a company with a global presence and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, career development, and work/life flexibility.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week while partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders across the organization.
• Take ownership of payroll strategy and operations while leading process improvements, strengthening controls, and helping modernize the payroll function.

Salary

$125,000 - $135,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• This Payroll Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a large-scale payroll function and make a meaningful impact on payroll accuracy, compliance, systems, and processes across a complex organization.
• Join a company with a global presence and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, career development, and work/life flexibility.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week while partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders across the organization.
• Take ownership of payroll strategy and operations while leading process improvements, strengthening controls, and helping modernize the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day payroll operations for a large, multi-state and multi-location employee population, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage payroll compliance, tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Lead and develop the payroll team while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other business leaders.
• Drive payroll system enhancements, process improvements, automation, and standardization to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert and provide guidance on payroll policies, reporting, compliance, and complex employee payroll issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including experience managing a payroll team or large-scale payroll operation.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and payroll systems.
• Experience with payroll system implementations, process improvement, automation, and working in a complex or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.