Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll function for a paper and packaging operation in Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, consistency, and strong analytical support. The role focuses on hands-on payroll execution across a complex employee population with varied pay structures, schedules, and multi-state considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll from initial data review through final validation and completion for a large employee population.
• Maintain payroll records by entering updates such as garnishments, adjustments, and retroactive pay changes with a high level of accuracy.
• Review earnings, deductions, and taxes to ensure payroll calculations are correct from gross pay through net pay.
• Perform reconciliations related to payroll check requests, audit supporting details, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support payroll administration across multiple states, pay groups, and pay frequencies, including weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles.
• Handle payroll activity for both hourly and salaried employees, including union-covered populations where applicable.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reconciliations, and identify variances through tools such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables.
• Assist with special payroll payments, including bonus-related processing and supplemental tax treatment when needed.