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Payroll Assistant
full-timeBrookfield

Summary

Location

Brookfield

Type

full-time

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Job Description:

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Payroll processing team with data entry and Time keeping support.  This role will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

  • Research payroll matters and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and other departments
  • Calculate retro payments due to employees and send to payroll for processing.
  • Maintain pay card process – initial setup, ordering and shipping of cards.
  • Answer court orders for child support, maintenance, garnishments, and levies.
  • Prepare manual checks when needed.
  • Balance, audit, and reconcile payroll reports
  • Update Payroll documents on company intranet as needed
  • Review data integrity in HRIS, escalating issues when apparent and assist in problem resolution
  • Calculate time off payouts at termination and year-end
  • Assist with projects related to payroll and HRIS
  • Maintain knowledge of Workforce Management system, troubleshooting issues, manage new configuration, and lead training sessions when necessary.
  • Sort and respond to payroll department mail.
  • File department documents
  • Serve as back-up payroll processor to support time off.
  • Serve as back-up to the front desk, covering for time off.
  • Run adhoc reports for payroll as requested

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

  • Requires a high school diploma, Associates degree in Business Administration or Communications preferred
  • 1 year payroll background preferred
  • Previous experience with ADP and/or Workday HRIS system preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work in face-paced, high volume environment
  • Outstanding attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-up skills
  • High level of professionalism and independence

We provide these great perks and benefits: 

  • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

  • Generous 401 (K) savings plan

  • Education assistance

  • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

  • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Other facts

Tech stack
Payroll Processing,Data Entry,Time Keeping,Communication,Attention to Detail,Organization,Time Management,Problem Resolution,HRIS,ADP,Workday,Training,Manual Checks,Audit,Reconciliation,Court Orders

About Milwaukee Tool

For over 100 years, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry with innovative solutions that redefine performance, productivity, and safety for the professional trades. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to its users, Milwaukee Tool pioneers breakthrough technologies, products, and services that empower tradespeople to excel in their work and return home safely each day. Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions from its global research, design and development facilities located across southeast Wisconsin.

We enable a fast-paced design environment where our employees experience the challenge and satisfaction of seeing a product evolve from concept to the shelves of our retail and distribution partners and into the hands of our professional users on the jobsite.

At Milwaukee Tool, we recognize your career path is as individual as you are. Whether you are considering joining us early in your career or you have been in the workforce for years, our priority is to help you meet your professional goals. Being part of a fast paced and innovative culture, professional development….WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Payroll Assistant will assist the Payroll processing team with data entry and timekeeping support, while also handling payroll-related inquiries and calculations. This role includes maintaining payroll documents, preparing manual checks, and serving as a backup payroll processor.

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What does a Payroll Assistant do at Milwaukee Tool?

As a Payroll Assistant at Milwaukee Tool, you will: the Payroll Assistant will assist the Payroll processing team with data entry and timekeeping support, while also handling payroll-related inquiries and calculations. This role includes maintaining payroll documents, preparing manual checks, and serving as a backup payroll processor..

Why join Milwaukee Tool as a Payroll Assistant?

Milwaukee Tool is a leading Manufacturing company.

Is the Payroll Assistant position at Milwaukee Tool remote?

The Payroll Assistant position at Milwaukee Tool is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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