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Payroll Specialist

Quik Hire Staffing
Arcadia, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
  • Role: Payroll Specialist
  • Location: On-site
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Payout: Competitive, based on experience


Role Overview:

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Payroll Project Manager to work on a contract basis to lead strategic payroll initiatives and system implementations across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale payroll system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects from initiation to completion.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for payroll initiatives.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure project alignment.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations throughout all project phases.

• Manage risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies to address payroll project challenges.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• 5 years of payroll operations experience with hands-on technical and process management.

• 3 years of project management experience, preferably within payroll or HR systems.

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing end-to-end payroll projects with measurable outcomes.


More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the manufacturing industry, contributing to the modernization of payroll infrastructure and operational excellence.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.


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