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Payroll Administrator
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A Payroll Administrator is responsible for administrative tasks relating to payroll, which may include keeping totals for hours worked by employees, rates of pay and managing payments to employees.
$52,388 / year median in Wisconsin
-26% projected decline
Job Description
Description Our client, a fast-paced manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage payroll processing across a large employee population while working effectively with multiple payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems. Key Responsibilities + Process high-volume payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states in an accurate and timely manner. + Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. + Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and tax withholdings. + Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and plant/location leadership to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes are entered and approved. + Manage payroll processing through multiple systems, including payroll platforms, HRIS, timekeeping, and reporting tools. + Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and system-related issues in a timely and professional manner. + Support new hire, termination, and employee status change processing as it relates to payroll. + Prepare payroll-related reports, audits, and reconciliations for management and internal review. + Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting. + Contribute to process improvements and help streamline payroll workflows across multiple locations and systems. Requirements + 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or multi-site environment. + Experience processing multi-state payroll for a large employee population. + Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, garnishments, and wage laws. + Ability to work across multiple systems and adapt quickly to different payroll, HR, and timekeeping platforms. + Advanced attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. + Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. + Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting. Based on general knowledge. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .