Payroll Specialist

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Talent Team.

Our Talent Team is committed to providing the support, tools, programs, and innovative technologies that allow our leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams. We achieve this by partnering with leadership to create proactive talent solutions to optimize the organization's short and long-term goals.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing a weekly Payroll for Milwaukee Tool. This role will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Process payroll for 4,000+ weekly paid employees
• Assist Payroll Team with processing payroll for 5,500+ biweekly paid employees
• Maintain accurate payroll records including adjustments, gross to net calculations, and preparing manual checks using HRIS
• Balance, audit, and reconcile payroll reports
• Research payroll matters and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and other departments
• Answer court orders for child support, maintenance, garnishments, and levies.
• 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
• Prepare Payroll funding sheets weekly and biweekly
• Assist with projects related to payroll and HRIS
• Maintain knowledge of Workforce Management system, assisting with troubleshooting, configuration, and training when necessary
• Run ad hoc reports for payroll as requested
• Provide Tier 1 Support for Workday cases, connect & troubleshoot with employees on payroll related questions

• Other Duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Requires a high school diploma, Associates degree in Business Administration or Communications preferred
• 2 Years of Payroll experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Previous experience with Workday, Kronos, ADP HRIS systems preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-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 siteHERE