Payroll Specialist
Marathon Cheese • Marathon, Wisconsin • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 2, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on-time through successfully processing payroll in our cloud-based system on a bi-weekly basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Process payroll for all plant employees on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy in wages, overtime and deductions.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including personal information, tax exemptions, garnishments and wage changes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues or discrepancies in a professional manner.
- Review benefits deductions and ensure proper recording in payroll systems.
- Assist in the preparation of reports on payroll expenses, tax filings and employee compensation for management and auditors
- Collaborate with Payroll Manager, HR, and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll processing with timekeeping systems and employee records
Qualifications
- High School Diploma is required. A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred
- 3+ years of payroll processing is required
- A certification in payroll such as the CPP is highly desired
- Knowledge of tax and payroll regulations are essential
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of payroll software
- Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Excellent communication skills for handling employee inquiries and collaborating with internal teams
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
- Ability to stay updated on payroll laws and industry best practices
- Must be available during normal business hours, with flexibility to be available for off shifts.
- Very limited travel