Payroll Team Lead - Central Payroll

Payroll Team Lead - Central Payroll Milwaukee County - 3.5 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $25.37 - $38.03 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Payroll processing Full Job Description Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact .

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an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Payroll Team Lead Hourly Pay Rate $25.37 to $38.03

Closing Date:

June 2nd, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job is to act as a lead for all payroll specialists. To be the expert in many areas they touch and to lead audits during processing of payroll to catch missed entries or errors on timesheets and pay checks. The position will also be responsible for the performing functions within the Employee Expense Management system.

Job Duties:

Performs audits throughout payroll processing. Performs Audits throughout the pay period to bring errors and request corrections to data entry and time sheet. Review FMLA and WC liaison with third party. Work with 3rd party administrator to handle all problems and trouble shoot issues. Audit Pension Contribution. Audits pension contribution to ensure employees are contributing correctly each pay period. Assist with the management of the Employee Expense Management. Perform Payroll approval of all Employee Expense forms submitted in Employee Expense Management system. Answer questions and reconcile the employee expenses and credit card transactions. Assist with system issues and implementations. Assists Business Analyst with HRIS and Payroll system issues and upgrades. Ensures paying people in accordance State and Fed Law. Ensures State and Federal Tax and Wage and Hour law as well as making sure County Ordinance are being followed. Review policies and procedures and brings any discrepancies to the attention of the Payroll Supervisor or Director.

Minimum Experience & Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. At least five (5) years of experience processing payroll for large organizations Very detail-oriented individual who can work with strict deadlines and a high volume of work. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Preferred Areas:

College coursework in accounting is preferred. Experience processing payroll for organizations with 2500 or more employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of payroll processing; knowledge of basic bookkeeping methods; knowledge of Federal and State tax laws; skill in Microsoft Office Suite; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently; ability to operate a personal computer; ability to read and understand written materials; ability to accurately perform work under deadline pressures; and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

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This

ORIGINAL APPLICATION

is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

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