Payroll Professional

Fleet Farm; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking a payroll professional to join our Payroll team. Depending on experience, the role may be filled as Payroll Coordinator, HRIS & Payroll Specialist, or Payroll Supervisor. You will help ensure accurate, on-time payroll across our multi-location retail organization.

You will process payroll, support HRIS administration, resolve issues, and drive process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and a strong service orientation.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Management and/or UKG Pro is preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus for higher-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Process, audit, and maintain bi-weekly payroll for assigned locations.
• Review and validate timecards including PTO and leaves.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide customer service to team members and leaders.
• Process payroll and HRIS transactions for new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Support UKG Pro and Workforce Management reporting and maintenance.
• Maintain payroll records and process wage verification requests.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Customer service

Leadership

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Workforce Management

Excel

Job description

At Fleet Farm, we're more than a retail destination—we're a trusted part of the communities we serve. Every pay period, thousands of team members rely on our Payroll team to ensure they are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies and regulations.

We're looking for a payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer service. Depending on your experience, technical expertise, and leadership background, this opportunity may be filled as a Payroll Coordinator, HRIS & Payroll Specialist, or Payroll Supervisor.

If you're looking to grow your career with a collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and service, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a member of Fleet Farm's Payroll team, you'll play an important role in supporting payroll operations across our multi-location retail organization. Depending on your experience and the level of the position, you'll process payroll, support HRIS administration, resolve payroll issues, improve processes, and help ensure an outstanding experience for our team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, audit, and maintain accurate bi-weekly payroll for assigned locations.
• Review and validate weekly timecards, including PTO, leaves of absence, and other payroll transactions.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing exceptional customer service to team members and leaders.
• Process employee payroll and HRIS transactions, including new hires, transfers, status changes, and terminations.
• Support UKG Workforce Management and UKG Pro by assisting with reporting, troubleshooting, user support, and system maintenance.
• Maintain payroll records and process employment and wage verification requests.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and store leadership to support payroll accuracy and a positive team member experience.

Additional Responsibilities Based On Experience

Candidates with more advanced payroll and HRIS experience may also:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for UKG Pro and Workforce Management.
• Support HRIS administration, reporting, system testing, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Lead payroll audits, compliance initiatives, and reporting activities.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to payroll team members.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll operations and team efficiency.

What You'll Bring

We're open to hiring at different levels based on your experience and qualifications.

• Experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Management and/or UKG Pro is preferred.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or retail organization is preferred.
• HRIS administration experience is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus for candidates considered for higher-level opportunities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Commitment to accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting thousands of Fleet Farm team members

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.