Peoplesoft Payroll Manager

About the role

Our client, a leading organization in the entertainment & hospitality industry, is seeking a PeopleSoft Payroll Manager to join their team in Milwaukee, WI. As a PeopleSoft Payroll Manager, you will be supporting critical payroll operations and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage three payroll analysts and execute PeopleSoft payroll processing with precision and efficiency
• Ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance and handle quarter-end activities accurately
• Troubleshoot system issues and resolve payroll processing problems promptly
• Support upcoming payroll cycles with minimal ramp-up time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain system integrity and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hands-on PeopleSoft payroll processing with at least 2 years in a supervisory position within payroll
• Experience managing multi-state payroll, payroll taxes and compliance, garnishments, union payroll, PTO administration, retiree payments, and special payroll transactions (check requests, off-cycle payments, etc.)
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and quarter-end activities
• Self-starter who can identify resources, build knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and move projects forward with minimal cross-training
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Engagement in a highly specialized role with immediate impact
• Potential for contract or contract-to-hire engagement
• Work with a dedicated team led by experienced leadership
• Chance to develop your expertise in PeopleSoft payroll systems

Location: Downtown Milwaukee, WI (fully on site)

Pay Range: $120-$135k