Payroll Administrator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Milwaukee, WI (Job ID 10084020)

Description

Payroll Coordinator (Contract) 
Location: Milwaukee, WI
  Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for a full-time, onsite contract role located in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, you'll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a range of employee groups—including union and non-union staff, administrative personnel, and board members—within a dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for multiple employee classifications
• Retrieve, validate, and import employee work hours for payroll
• Verify payroll corrections, status changes, special rates, and insurance premiums
• Manage vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and vacation pay
• Guarantee timely salary input and payroll transmissions
• Enter payroll records in accounting systems and maintain employment records
• Answer employment insurance questions and support payroll-related audits and SOX compliance
• Respond to payroll matter inquiries and resolve issues for employees
• Support year-end payroll and compliance processes (T4, R1, CSST/WSIB)
• Prepare month-end reports and handle requisite documents, including pensions and union dues
• Accurately process complex pay scenarios including garnishments, tax levies, and deductions
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee and payroll data
• Cross-train and provide coverage for other payroll staff as needed

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience with various employee groups, ideally including unionized staff
• Strong understanding of payroll, HR, data entry, payroll tax, and general ledger dependencies
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll compliance and SOX controls
• Proficient with payroll and HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with audits and working in confidential settings preferred

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: Up to $40.00/hr 
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day (full-time, 5 days a week)

Additional Details

• Contract Only: This is a temporary, contract role (no temp-to-hire or direct hire conversion).

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