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Payroll Manager

United States, Waukesha · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are looking for an accomplished Payroll Manager to oversee a high-volume, highly regulated payroll operation supporting a diverse hourly workforce in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a leader who brings deep experience with union payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and multi-state compliance in skilled trades or construction environments. The role will guide payroll strategy and day-to-day execution, strengthen processes for growth, and partner across teams to build a scalable and reliable payroll function.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct weekly payroll operations for hourly employees across multiple business entities, ensuring every payroll cycle is completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable regulations
  • Lead and develop a payroll team, setting priorities, improving accountability, and creating efficient workflows that support a complex union and non-union workforce
  • Oversee payroll administration tied to numerous collective bargaining agreements, including proper handling of union deductions, fringe benefit calculations, and required reporting
  • Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including prevailing wage obligations and labor-related reporting requirements associated with construction and skilled trades employees
  • Review and strengthen payroll procedures, controls, and documentation to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support long-term operational scalability
  • Serve as the primary owner of the payroll technology environment, helping optimize system performance, resolve process gaps, and support future enhancements or implementations
  • Partner with HR, finance, operations, and compliance stakeholders to address payroll issues, interpret labor requirements, and align payroll practices with business needs
  • Support organizational growth initiatives by contributing payroll expertise to acquisitions, onboarding of new entities, and expansion into additional geographic markets

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment, including payroll populations exceeding 500 employees
  • Strong background in union payroll administration, including work with multiple labor agreements, fringe benefits, and union-related compliance obligations
  • Hands-on experience processing payroll across multiple states, with a solid understanding of state-specific wage and tax requirements
  • Knowledge of prevailing wage rules and labor compliance practices commonly found in construction, civil, industrial, or other skilled trades settings
  • Prior leadership experience overseeing payroll staff and driving process improvements within a complex operational environment
  • Familiarity with payroll systems such as CMiC, Workday, or comparable platforms used to support large-scale payroll operations
  • Ability to work effectively with field-based and operations-focused teams in a practical, fast-paced, and less formal workplace culture

What we offer

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