Peoplesoft Payroll Manager

Experis/Manpower Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a PeopleSoft Payroll Manager for a Downtown Milwaukee, WI engagement. You will lead a small payroll team and oversee PeopleSoft payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and tax compliance for multi-state operations.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, problem solving, and readiness to support upcoming payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PeopleSoft payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll, taxes, garnishments, and special payroll transactions.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and quarter-end activities.
• Self-starter who drives tasks with minimal cross-training.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage three payroll analysts and execute PeopleSoft payroll processing with precision.
• Ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance and handle quarter-end activities accurately.
• Troubleshoot system issues and resolve payroll processing problems promptly.
• Support upcoming payroll cycles with minimal ramp-up time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain system integrity and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the entertainment & hospitality industry , is seeking a PeopleSoft Payroll Manager to join their team in Milwaukee, WI. As a PeopleSoft Payroll Manager, you will be supporting critical payroll operations and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

PeopleSoft Payroll Manager

Location:

Downtown Milwaukee, WI (LOCAL ONLY!)

Pay Range:

$52-55/HR + Benefits

Contract Duration:

3-6 Months Contract to Hire

Job Functions:

• Manage three payroll analysts and execute PeopleSoft payroll processing with precision and efficiency
• Ensure Multi-state payroll tax compliance and handle quarter-end activities accurately
• Troubleshoot system issues and resolve payroll processing problems promptly
• Support upcoming payroll cycles with minimal ramp-up time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain system integrity and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in hands-on PeopleSoft payroll processing
• Experience managing Multi-state payroll, Payroll taxes and compliance, Garnishments, Union payroll, PTO administration, Retiree payments, and Special payroll transactions (check requests, off-cycle payments, etc.)
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and quarter-end activities
• self-starter who can identify resources, build knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and move projects forward with minimal cross-training
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Engagement in a highly specialized role with immediate impact
• Potential for contract or contract-to-hire engagement
• Work with a dedicated team led by experienced leadership
• Chance to develop your expertise in PeopleSoft payroll systems

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.