Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to provide hands-on leadership for payroll operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This long-term contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide daily execution, resolve complex payroll matters, and partner closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate, timely payroll processing while supporting compliance, system oversight, and team continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily payroll activities and provide guidance to team members to keep processing on schedule and aligned with business priorities.
• Supervise end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, ensuring accurate and timely completion of each payroll cycle.
• Act as the primary point of resolution for non-routine payroll matters, including special payments, manual transactions, and corrective entries.
• Oversee payroll processing within Dayforce, investigate operational issues, and work with relevant partners on system setup or configuration concerns.
• Maintain adherence to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax rules and employment-related regulations.
• Follow established internal controls and assist with audit-related documentation, research, and response activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address payroll questions, data concerns, and process coordination needs.
• Track and resolve data flow or integration issues between upstream systems and Dayforce to support payroll accuracy.
• Contribute to documentation, cross-training, and knowledge-sharing efforts to strengthen team readiness during the contract period.