Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to provide dependable payroll support for a high-volume employee population in West Bend, Wisconsin. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity that requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can quickly take ownership of payroll processing, maintain accuracy, and help ensure uninterrupted payroll operations. The role is fully onsite and best suited for someone who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities:
• Manage biweekly payroll processing for a workforce of roughly 887 employees, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each payroll cycle.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states and support payroll needs for both U.S. and Canadian employee groups.
• Examine payroll records in detail before submission, identifying and correcting discrepancies that could affect pay accuracy.
• Validate variable compensation items such as bonus payments, referral awards, special incentive amounts, and other payroll adjustments.
• Collaborate within a two-step review process with the HR team to confirm payroll data is accurate and ready for final submission each Thursday.
• Maintain strong payroll controls and consistent documentation to support compliance, accuracy, and continuity during the contract period.
• Step into an active payroll environment quickly, providing reliable coverage and minimizing disruption during the staffing transition.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll administration experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Proven background managing multi-state payroll in a high-volume setting.
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations, ideally 800 or more employees.
• Working knowledge of California payroll practices is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to Canadian payroll is preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Familiarity with Paylocity is preferred.
• Strong auditing skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with limited training.

Compensation

Based on experience

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