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Payroll Manager

Mra · Milwaukee, WI · On Site · Active · $90,000–$95,000 / year · JazzHR / ApplyToJob

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CompanyMra
TitlePayroll Manager
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Department / team-
LocationMilwaukee, WI, United States
Work modelOn Site
Employment typeFull Time
Salary$90,000–$95,000 / year
Statusactive
ATS providerJazzHR / ApplyToJob
Posted / first seen2026-05-29 / 2026-05-30
Changed / last seen2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06

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CompanyMra
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ATS providerJazzHR / ApplyToJob

Description

An MRA Member is looking for... Payroll Manager A mid-sized organization who operates in multiple states is looking for a Payroll Manager regarding the following details: Job Summary The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for a multi‑state workforce within a mid-sized company. This role serves as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and ensures payroll practices align with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. The Payroll Manager collaborates closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and other departments in the organization to ensure seamless payroll processing, accurate benefit deductions, proper taxation, and reliable data integration between systems. This position plays a key role in process improvement, audits, and employee support while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and employee customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Payroll Operations & Compliance Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for a multi‑state employee population, including exempt, non‑exempt, commissioned, and incentive‑based pay. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour rules, paid leave requirements, garnishments, and state‑specific tax regulations. Maintain accurate payroll tax setup, withholding, filing, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions. Oversee year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 issuance, audits, and reconciliation. Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and proactively implement required updates. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Benefits and HR to ensure accurate benefit deductions, retro adjustments, and payroll‑benefits reconciliation. Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and financial reporting. Work with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave activity to ensure payroll accuracy. Coordinate with IT and vendors on payroll system integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution. Process Improvement & Vendor Management Evaluate and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Serve as primary contact for Payroll functions in UKG and thi rd‑party tax vendors . Support payroll audits, internal controls, and documentation requirements. Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls. Employee Support & Reporting Act as escalation point for payroll‑related inquiries, discrepancies, and corrections. Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll practices, pay statements, and deductions. Prepare payroll reports and analytics for leadership and cross‑functional partners. Maintain payroll records in compliance with retention and privacy requirements. Leadership & Oversight Train, Mentor, and support payroll staff or cross-functional partners involved in payroll processes. Ensure payroll workflows are well documented and business-continuity plans are in place. Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach across departments. Competencies   Multi‑State Payroll Expertise - In‑depth knowledge of payroll processing across multiple states, including taxation, wage laws, and compliance requirements. Compliance & Risk Management - Strong understanding of FLSA, state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements. Attention to Detail - Exceptional accuracy in payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and reporting. Collaboration & Communication Clear communicator who works effectively with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, vendors, and employees. Confidentiality & Integrity - Handles sensitive employee and payroll data with discretion and high ethical standards. Problem Solving - Proactively identifies payroll issues and implements timely, compliant solutions. Technology Proficiency - Strong user of payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and Excel for reconciliation, audits, and reporting, preferably in UKG. Time Management - Effectively manages competing deadlines in a strict payroll calendar environment. Leadership & Accountability - Demonstrates ownership of payroll outcomes while fostering teamwork and cross‑departmental alignment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, assess impact of regulatory changes, and recommend improvements. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws. Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting. Understanding of commission, incentive, draw, and bonus structures. Familiarity with internal and external payroll audits, document retention, and SOX-related payroll controls. Working knowledge of FMLA, state-specific paid leave programs, disability programs, and their payroll implications. Knowledge of data protection standards related to payroll data, including privacy laws and internal security protocols. Understanding of payroll treatment for onboarding, offboarding, severance, retro pay, and corrections. Knowledge of vendor contracts, SLAs, and escalation paths related to payroll and tax services. Skilled in building audit-ready reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making. Strong ability to identify root causes of payroll discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions. Ability to train HR, managers, or payroll staff on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance requirements. Skilled in reconciling payroll registers to funding, tax filings, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts. Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll processing for a mid-to-large organization. 2–3 years in a payroll leadership, supervisory, or lead role preferred. Experience with payroll systems such as UKG is preferred. Experience with other systems like ADP, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms is required. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). This is an onsite role working in an office environment located in the west suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually.   We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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Source ID4d03809c-ec02-4725-ba23-68ca18bc2f13
Board ID4d03809c-ec02-4725-ba23-68ca18bc2f13
Providerjazzhr
Provider Job KeyGUzEsac37y
TitlePayroll Manager
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Statusactive
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Location TextMilwaukee, WI
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CountryUnited States
RegionWI
CityMilwaukee
Salary Rawpay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually
Salary Min90,000
Salary Max95,000
Salary CurrencyUSD
Salary Periodyear
Source URLhttps://mra.applytojob.com/apply/GUzEsac37y/Payroll-Manager
Apply URLhttps://mra.applytojob.com/apply/GUzEsac37y/Payroll-Manager
First Seen At2026-05-30 05:48:40Z
Last Seen At2026-06-06 20:14:15Z
Last Checked At2026-06-06 20:14:15Z
Last Changed At2026-05-30 05:48:40Z
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Source Posted At2026-05-29 00:00:00Z
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This role serves as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and ensures payroll practices align with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">The Payroll Manager collaborates closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and other departments in the organization to ensure seamless payroll processing, accurate benefit deductions, proper taxation, and reliable data integration between systems. 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pay.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour rules, paid leave requirements, garnishments, and state‑specific tax regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Maintain accurate payroll tax setup, withholding, filing, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Oversee year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 issuance, audits, and reconciliation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and proactively implement required updates.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Cross‑Functional Collaboration</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Partner closely with Benefits and HR to ensure accurate benefit deductions, retro adjustments, and payroll‑benefits reconciliation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and financial reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Work with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave activity to ensure payroll accuracy.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Coordinate with IT and vendors on payroll system integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Process Improvement & Vendor Management</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Evaluate and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Serve as primary contact </span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">for Payroll functions in UKG and thi<span>rd‑party tax vendors</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Support payroll audits, internal controls, and documentation requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Employee Support & Reporting</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Act as escalation point for payroll‑related inquiries, discrepancies, and corrections.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll practices, pay statements, and deductions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Prepare payroll reports and analytics for leadership and cross‑functional partners.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Maintain payroll records in compliance with retention and privacy requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Leadership & Oversight</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Train, Mentor, and support payroll staff or cross-functional partners involved in payroll processes.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Ensure payroll</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span> workflows are well documented and business-continuity plans are in place.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach across departments.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Competencies</span></span></u></span></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Multi‑State Payroll Expertise - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">In‑depth knowledge of payroll processing across multiple states, including taxation, wage laws, and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Compliance & Risk Management - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong understanding of FLSA, state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Attention to Detail - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Exceptional accuracy in payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Collaboration & Communication</span></span></b><br><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Clear communicator who works effectively with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, vendors, and employees.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Confidentiality & Integrity - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Handles sensitive employee and payroll data with discretion and high ethical standards.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Problem Solving - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Proactively identifies payroll issues and implements timely, compliant solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Technology Proficiency - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong user of payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and Excel for reconciliation, audits, and reporting, preferably in UKG.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Time Management - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Effectively manages competing deadlines in a strict payroll calendar environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Leadership & Accountability - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Demonstrates ownership of payroll outcomes while fostering teamwork and cross‑departmental alignment.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span></span></u></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, assess impact of regulatory changes, and recommend improvements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Understanding of commission, incentive, draw, and bonus structures.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Familiarity with internal and external payroll audits, document retention, and SOX-related payroll controls.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Working knowledge of FMLA, state-specific paid leave programs, disability programs, and their payroll implications.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of data protection standards related to payroll data, including privacy laws and internal security protocols.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Understanding of payroll treatment for onboarding, offboarding, severance, retro pay, and corrections.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of vendor contracts, SLAs, and escalation paths related to payroll and tax services.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Skilled in building audit-ready reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong ability to identify root causes of payroll discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to train HR, managers, or payroll staff on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Skilled in reconciling payroll registers to funding, tax filings, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Qualifications</span></span></u></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll processing for a mid-to-large organization.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">2–3 years in a payroll leadership, supervisory, or lead role preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with payroll systems such as UKG is preferred. Experience with other systems like ADP, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms is required.</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">This is an onsite role working in an office environment located in the west suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually.</span></span></span></span><br> <p><strong>We Make it Easy</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more </em><em>than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.</em></p>",
    "description_text": "An MRA Member is looking for...\nPayroll Manager\n A mid-sized organization who operates in multiple states is looking for a Payroll Manager regarding the following details:\n Job Summary\n The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for a multi‑state workforce within a mid-sized company. This role serves as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and ensures payroll practices align with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.\n The Payroll Manager collaborates closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and other departments in the organization to ensure seamless payroll processing, accurate benefit deductions, proper taxation, and reliable data integration between systems. This position plays a key role in process improvement, audits, and employee support while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and employee customer service.\n Essential Duties and Responsibilities:\n Payroll Operations & Compliance Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for a multi‑state employee population, including exempt, non‑exempt, commissioned, and incentive‑based pay.\n Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour rules, paid leave requirements, garnishments, and state‑specific tax regulations.\n Maintain accurate payroll tax setup, withholding, filing, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions.\n Oversee year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 issuance, audits, and reconciliation.\n Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and proactively implement required updates.\n Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Benefits and HR to ensure accurate benefit deductions, retro adjustments, and payroll‑benefits reconciliation.\n Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and financial reporting.\n Work with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave activity to ensure payroll accuracy.\n Coordinate with IT and vendors on payroll system integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution.\n Process Improvement & Vendor Management Evaluate and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.\n Serve as primary contact for Payroll functions in UKG and thi rd‑party tax vendors .\n Support payroll audits, internal controls, and documentation requirements.\n Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.\n Employee Support & Reporting Act as escalation point for payroll‑related inquiries, discrepancies, and corrections.\n Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll practices, pay statements, and deductions.\n Prepare payroll reports and analytics for leadership and cross‑functional partners.\n Maintain payroll records in compliance with retention and privacy requirements.\n Leadership & Oversight Train, Mentor, and support payroll staff or cross-functional partners involved in payroll processes.\n Ensure payroll workflows are well documented and business-continuity plans are in place.\n Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach across departments.\n Competencies\n  Multi‑State Payroll Expertise - In‑depth knowledge of payroll processing across multiple states, including taxation, wage laws, and compliance requirements.\n Compliance & Risk Management - Strong understanding of FLSA, state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements.\n Attention to Detail - Exceptional accuracy in payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.\n Collaboration & Communication\n Clear communicator who works effectively with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, vendors, and employees.\n Confidentiality & Integrity - Handles sensitive employee and payroll data with discretion and high ethical standards.\n Problem Solving - Proactively identifies payroll issues and implements timely, compliant solutions.\n Technology Proficiency - Strong user of payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and Excel for reconciliation, audits, and reporting, preferably in UKG.\n Time Management - Effectively manages competing deadlines in a strict payroll calendar environment.\n Leadership & Accountability - Demonstrates ownership of payroll outcomes while fostering teamwork and cross‑departmental alignment.\n Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n  Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, assess impact of regulatory changes, and recommend improvements.\n Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws.\n Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.\n Understanding of commission, incentive, draw, and bonus structures.\n Familiarity with internal and external payroll audits, document retention, and SOX-related payroll controls.\n Working knowledge of FMLA, state-specific paid leave programs, disability programs, and their payroll implications.\n Knowledge of data protection standards related to payroll data, including privacy laws and internal security protocols.\n Understanding of payroll treatment for onboarding, offboarding, severance, retro pay, and corrections.\n Knowledge of vendor contracts, SLAs, and escalation paths related to payroll and tax services.\n Skilled in building audit-ready reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making.\n Strong ability to identify root causes of payroll discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions.\n Ability to train HR, managers, or payroll staff on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance requirements.\n Skilled in reconciling payroll registers to funding, tax filings, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.\n Qualifications\n  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience.\n 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll processing for a mid-to-large organization.\n 2–3 years in a payroll leadership, supervisory, or lead role preferred.\n Experience with payroll systems such as UKG is preferred. Experience with other systems like ADP, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms is required.\n Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred\n Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).\n This is an onsite role working in an office environment located in the west suburbs of Milwaukee, WI.\n The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually.\n  We Make it Easy\n Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.\n As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.\n We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.",
    "jsonld_jobposting": {
      "url": "https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/GUzEsac37y/Payroll-Manager",
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      "datePosted": "2026-05-29",
      "description": "<span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>An MRA Member is looking for...<br>Payroll Manager</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">A mid-sized organization who operates in multiple states is looking for a Payroll Manager regarding the following details: </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Job Summary</span></span></span></u></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for a multi‑state workforce within a mid-sized company. This role serves as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and ensures payroll practices align with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">The Payroll Manager collaborates closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and other departments in the organization to ensure seamless payroll processing, accurate benefit deductions, proper taxation, and reliable data integration between systems. This position plays a key role in process improvement, audits, and employee support while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and employee customer service.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</span></span></span></u></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Payroll Operations & Compliance</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for a multi‑state employee population, including exempt, non‑exempt, commissioned, and incentive‑based pay.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour rules, paid leave requirements, garnishments, and state‑specific tax regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Maintain accurate payroll tax setup, withholding, filing, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Oversee year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 issuance, audits, and reconciliation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and proactively implement required updates.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Cross‑Functional Collaboration</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Partner closely with Benefits and HR to ensure accurate benefit deductions, retro adjustments, and payroll‑benefits reconciliation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, general ledger reconciliation, accruals, and financial reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Work with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave activity to ensure payroll accuracy.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Coordinate with IT and vendors on payroll system integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Process Improvement & Vendor Management</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Evaluate and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Serve as primary contact </span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">for Payroll functions in UKG and thi<span>rd‑party tax vendors</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Support payroll audits, internal controls, and documentation requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Employee Support & Reporting</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Act as escalation point for payroll‑related inquiries, discrepancies, and corrections.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll practices, pay statements, and deductions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Prepare payroll reports and analytics for leadership and cross‑functional partners.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Maintain payroll records in compliance with retention and privacy requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Leadership & Oversight</b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Train, Mentor, and support payroll staff or cross-functional partners involved in payroll processes.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Ensure payroll</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span> workflows are well documented and business-continuity plans are in place.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span>Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach across departments.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Competencies</span></span></u></span></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Multi‑State Payroll Expertise - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">In‑depth knowledge of payroll processing across multiple states, including taxation, wage laws, and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Compliance & Risk Management - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong understanding of FLSA, state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Attention to Detail - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Exceptional accuracy in payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Collaboration & Communication</span></span></b><br><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Clear communicator who works effectively with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, vendors, and employees.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Confidentiality & Integrity - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Handles sensitive employee and payroll data with discretion and high ethical standards.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Problem Solving - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Proactively identifies payroll issues and implements timely, compliant solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Technology Proficiency - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong user of payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and Excel for reconciliation, audits, and reporting, preferably in UKG.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Time Management - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Effectively manages competing deadlines in a strict payroll calendar environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Leadership & Accountability - </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Demonstrates ownership of payroll outcomes while fostering teamwork and cross‑departmental alignment.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span></span></u></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, assess impact of regulatory changes, and recommend improvements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Understanding of commission, incentive, draw, and bonus structures.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Familiarity with internal and external payroll audits, document retention, and SOX-related payroll controls.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Working knowledge of FMLA, state-specific paid leave programs, disability programs, and their payroll implications.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of data protection standards related to payroll data, including privacy laws and internal security protocols.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Understanding of payroll treatment for onboarding, offboarding, severance, retro pay, and corrections.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of vendor contracts, SLAs, and escalation paths related to payroll and tax services.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Skilled in building audit-ready reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong ability to identify root causes of payroll discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to train HR, managers, or payroll staff on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Skilled in reconciling payroll registers to funding, tax filings, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Qualifications</span></span></u></span></span><br> <ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll processing for a mid-to-large organization.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">2–3 years in a payroll leadership, supervisory, or lead role preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with payroll systems such as UKG is preferred. Experience with other systems like ADP, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms is required.</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">This is an onsite role working in an office environment located in the west suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually.</span></span></span></span><br> <p><strong>We Make it Easy</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more </em><em>than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.</em></p>",
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