Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Milwaukee, WI

Accounting/Finance at Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. In 2018 we moved operations into a newly renovated 300,000 sq. foot facility that will foster our continued growth and maintain our status as undisputed leaders in the industry.

Reporting to the controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of three payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company’s transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. It is a high‑impact position created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.

• Payroll Operations:
  Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,200 employees, address tax benefits and compliance‑related queries, and manage and support payroll team members to resolve day‑to‑day challenges.
• Job Costing and Reporting:
  Lead efforts in job costing and build data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis; provide payroll‑related reporting to support financial and operational decision‑making.
• Process Management and Improvement:
  Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2025; ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership:
  Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field (Preferred).
• Management experience – ability to lead a team of three.
• Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).
• Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Full‑time (40–50 hours per week; rarely exceeds 50 hours per week).

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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