Payroll Specialist: Precision Pay & Client Care

The Employer Group; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employer Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll processing and responsive service to clients, co-employed staff, vendors and internal partners. You will handle weekly to monthly payroll cycles for 400+ employees, maintain records, ensure tax compliance, and provide guidance on payroll questions while collaborating with HR and other teams.

The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in finance, accounting, or business field or commensurate experience.
• 0–2 years of applicable payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local wage and deduction laws.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 400+ employees on a weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly and/or monthly basis.
• Process payroll-related changes (addresses, pay rates, W-4s, bank accounts, etc.) for clients and employees.
• Process ACH files in payroll system and send to bank on a daily basis, depending on the ACH file schedule.
• Provide employees and clients with guidance to submit and review payroll information.
• Generate reports such as journal entries and other requested reports.
• Ensure accurate taxation and deductions are applied to each payment and invoice.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Respond to client and employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
• Communicate with HR when making changes and updates to accounts.
• Maintain knowledge of employee benefits and services offered by the organization.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Databases

Job description

The Employer Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll processing and responsive service to clients, co-employed staff, vendors and internal partners. You will handle weekly to monthly payroll cycles for 400+ employees, maintain records, ensure tax compliance, and provide guidance on payroll questions while collaborating with HR and other teams.

The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced