Strategic Payroll & Administrative Specialist

City of Appleton Wisconsin; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Appleton Wisconsin is seeking a payroll professional to oversee department-wide payroll activities, ensuring timely, accurate processing and confidentiality.

The role includes biweekly payroll reviews, timekeeping, leave management, data integrity, and reporting to management. A focus on discretion and professionalism is essential, with strong MS Office skills to maintain payroll records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in accounting/administration.
• Strong discretion handling confidential information and sensitive data.
• Proficient in MS Office with emphasis on Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department payroll activities ensuring timely, accurate processing.
• Reviews biweekly payroll, verifies overtime, leaves, and compensatory time per FLSA guidelines.
• Maintains payroll data entry, audits data, and ensures confidentiality and data integrity.

Skills

Independent problem-solving

Discretion and professionalism

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Administrative Assistant studies

Related field degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

City of Appleton Wisconsin is seeking a payroll professional to oversee department-wide payroll activities, ensuring timely, accurate processing and confidentiality.

The role includes biweekly payroll reviews, timekeeping, leave management, data integrity, and reporting to management. A focus on discretion and professionalism is essential, with strong MS Office skills to maintain payroll records.