ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to work in a hybrid work model for our premier downtown Milwaukee client. The Payroll Specialist works on a team of payroll professionals responsible for processing multi-jurisdiction payrolls for 5,000 U.S. employees utilizing Workday payroll application. Working collaboratively with other internal teams, this important role processes timecard and payroll data. Responsibilities include payroll processing according to a pre-determined delivery schedule and checklist that includes pre and post payroll processing activities that demand a high level of engagement, discretion, and confidentiality. This team is also responsible for the reconciling all payroll related general ledger accounts requiring basic accounting skills. This roleworks Monday-Friday with 1st shift hours.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams to run processes necessary for completion of payroll.
• Must engage with other team members to complete payroll and actively participate in reviewing, processing and reconciling payroll data and performing the necessary steps for funding, GL activities and proper record keeping. Must have the ability to take and follow directions.
• Must be comfortable using Excel at an intermediate level and perform necessary functions that assist in payroll processing at a very detailed level including balancing files to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and outside clients via telephone or payroll email box and provide guidance and direction to associates on payroll related issues, while determining when to escalate and using discernment regarding privacy for requested data or reporting.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external parties (associates, team members, managers, auditors, vendors, federal state and local agencies) for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of payroll and payroll tax data.

Candidate Requirements:

• Three years of payroll processing experience in a multi-jurisdiction organization.
• Experience with Workday payroll highly desired.
• Accounting basics with intermediate Excel skills.
• The ability to explain payroll statements and W2 details to clients in a professional manner while using discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Provide high level customer service using professional communication.
• Ability to create documentation and prepare notes as requested.
• Ability to engage in problem solving in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in processing multi-state payrolls?

Work Location: In person