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Payroll & HR Manager

United States, Milwaukee · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to support a dynamic school-based organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position blends hands-on payroll leadership with broad human resources oversight, offering the opportunity to strengthen daily operations, support employees, and help maintain a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll administration, compliance, employee relations, and HR processes, along with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, ensuring bi-monthly processing is completed accurately and on schedule
  • Oversee recruiting activities from job posting through candidate selection, and coordinate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires across multiple employee groups
  • Administer employee benefit programs, manage annual enrollment activities, address staff questions, and liaise with external benefit partners
  • Maintain compliance with employment documentation, unemployment matters, and required reporting for applicable state and institutional agencies
  • Provide guidance to leadership on employee relations matters, including leave administration, workplace concerns, workers' compensation, and separation processes
  • Partner with finance and business office stakeholders to align payroll, benefits, and related HR operations
  • Deliver training and support to supervisors on hiring practices, performance management, workplace safety, and harassment prevention
  • Keep personnel records, candidate screening documentation, and policy materials current, including regular updates to the employee handbook
  • Recommend and implement HR process improvements that support organizational goals and strengthen operational effectiveness

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with at least 5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience
  • Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll, including bi-monthly processing and support for employee populations of 500 or more
  • Experience with multi-state payroll administration and familiarity with payroll and HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or Skyward
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Excel, Word, Docs, Drive, and Gmail
  • Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and organizational information
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally, including possible overnight trips

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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