Payroll Specialist
Fiserv • Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Aug 26, 2026
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Job Title
Payroll SpecialistAbout your role
As a member of our USA Payroll team you would be a leading partner in all activities related to the timely and accurate processing of USA and Canadian payrolls for Fiserv’s 21000+ employees. This is an opportunity to work with a skilled, collaborative team in a global environment.
What you will do:
Processing USA bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly as well as Canada Bi-weekly payrolls from start to finish. To include reviewing hours entered, overtime calculations, retro pay, benefit deductions/contributions, bonus/commission payouts and leave of absence payments, garnishments etc.
Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries/discrepancies via timely communications and resolutions, typically via our case tracking system
Evaluate, calculate and process off-cycle payments as needed and submit for approval
Partner with appropriate business and/or human resource functions as needed to ensure timely and accurate entry of payroll transactions
Provide functional support of Workday Payroll working directly with internal customers in managing their requests
Validate new hire/rehire set up and taxation
Handle multi-state tax allocation set up, calculations, corrections, overpayment / repayment calculations and W-2 corrections.
Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation
Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.
What you will need to have:
4-year college degree in relevant discipline (accounting, finance, business administration, etc.)
3-5 years of an equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
3+ years of high volume full-cycle in-house multi-state payroll processing experience
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as wage laws for the USA
Have a strong proficiency of Microsoft Excel required (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, etc)
What would be great to have:
Workday experience
CPP certification
PHR, SPHR, GPHR certification
How you’ll work:
This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
Sponsorship:
You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
Benefits at Fiserv:
Fuel Your Life program to support physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Paid holidays and generous time away policies
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points used for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available day one
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave
Milwaukee Perks:
Free, secure, covered parking
Onsite fitness center with lockers and showers
Easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment, including 3rd Street Market Hall
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Maine or Washington.
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $58,000–$71,000 per year (median ~$64,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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