Payroll Specialist Level 3
hiretalent • Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Job Description
- Processes weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time for exempt and nonexempt employees in an outsourced payroll model, with a primary focus on Canadian payroll.
- Serves as a liaison between employees and third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Audits employee pay records, reconciles payroll results, and interprets payroll policies related to leaves of absence, disability, workers' compensation, tax requirements, and other payroll-related programs.
- Ensures compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local payroll regulations, supports audits and tax reporting activities, documents payroll processes and procedures, and provides guidance and training as needed.
- Supports payroll operations for approximately 12,000 employees across Canada, the United States, and Puerto Rico.
Skills
- Strong payroll processing and reconciliation skills.
- Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, tax requirements, and year-end processes.
- Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors.
- Advanced Excel and payroll system proficiency; Workday experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
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 $56,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$66,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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