About this role
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Title: Payroll Manager
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of four payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company’s transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. This is a high-impact position, created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations:
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Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,900 employees, addressing tax, benefit, and compliance-related queries.
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Manage and support payroll team members to resolve day-to-day challenges. Job Costing and Reporting:
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Lead efforts in job costing and build out data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis.
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Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making. Process Management and Improvement:
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Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2026.
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Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership:
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Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals.
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Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Management experience, with the ability to lead a team of three.
- Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).
- Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
- Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Role Specifics:
- Full-time (40-50 hours per week; rarely exceeds 50 hours).
Team and Culture:
- Collaborative and supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
- Opportunity to contribute to system improvements and play a key role in the company’s operational success.