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Creative Financial Staffing
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$50,857 / year median in Wisconsin
-9% projected decline
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Looking for a payroll opportunity where you can build expertise in a complex environment, contribute to major system improvements, and join a company with a reputation for long-term stability and growth? This is your chance to join a family-owned organization that has been a Wisconsin leader since 1931 and now supports more than 1,000 employees across multiple locations.
Payroll Specialist Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Join a growing, family-owned company with a 90+ year history and more than 1,000 employees Get involved in the implementation of a new HRIS platform integrated with Vista Viewpoint Be part of a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture built around humility, hard work, and employee longevity Support exciting projects across Wisconsin while working for an organization deeply involved in the local community Competitive benefits including a 401(k) match and employer-paid health insurance contributionsTarget Compensation:
$65,000 – $75,000 Key Responsibilities for thePayroll Specialist:
Process weekly payroll for approximately 900 field employees across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with union and Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements Audit, validate, and maintain payroll data while supporting reporting and tracking through Excel Partner with HR and operations teams to resolve payroll issues and support ongoing HRIS improvements Qualifications for thePayroll Specialist:
Payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume environment Experience working with union payroll and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems; Vista Viewpoint and Arcoro experience is a plus Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent payroll experience will be considered #PayrollSpecialist #PayrollJobs #AccountingJobs #ConstructionJobs #HRIS #VistaViewpoint #WisconsinJobs #INAUG2026
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EB-9249325073Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance