Payroll Manager: Lead 1,900+ Payrolls & ERP Integration

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

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.