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WFA Staffing Group

Payroll Administrator

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

Post payroll to the general ledger and reconcile payroll related schedules * Assist with HR functions, including onboarding and responding to employee inquiries * Maintain confidentiality and ...

Sargento Foods

Payroll Analyst

Plymouth, WI · On-site +1

Prepare and process higher level payroll transactions related to relocation, service awards, etc. * Assist as the backup to the Sr Payroll Administrator, ensuring timely and accurate processing of ...

Sargento Foods

Payroll Analyst

Plymouth, WI · On-site

Prepare and process higher level payroll transactions related to relocation, service awards, etc. * Assist as the backup to the Sr Payroll Administrator, ensuring timely and accurate processing of ...

DGI Supply

Payroll Supervisor

Menomonee Falls, WI · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... * Assist employees with payroll, time-off and 401(k) related questions * Adjust employee's timecards as needed * Audit W-2s and T-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc. * Partner with HR and ...

Sargento

Payroll Analyst

Plymouth, WI · On-site +1

Prepare and process higher level payroll transactions related to relocation, service awards, etc. * Assist as the backup to the Sr Payroll Administrator, ensuring timely and accurate processing of ...

Sargento

Payroll Analyst

Plymouth, WI · On-site +1

Prepare and process higher level payroll transactions related to relocation, service awards, etc. * Assist as the backup to the Sr Payroll Administrator, ensuring timely and accurate processing of ...

Bakertilly

Senior Payroll Consultant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site +1

Support payroll consulting engagements across a range of clients, industries, and geographies * Assist in assessing and improving client payroll processes, controls, and procedures * Perform ...

Kiongroup

Payroll Specialist

Wauwatosa, WI · Hybrid

$19.81 - $27.24/hr

As a Payroll Specialist with Dematic, you will be supporting payroll processing for multi-state payroll functions. If you have strong communication and time management skills, advanced Excel ...

Kiongroup

Payroll Specialist

Wauwatosa, WI · Hybrid

$19.81 - $27.24/hr

As a Payroll Specialist with Dematic, you will be supporting payroll processing for multi-state payroll functions. If you have strong communication and time management skills, advanced Excel ...

WFA Staffing Group

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Payroll Administrator

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Local Top 100 places to work in Southeast Wisconsin has an immediate need for a Payroll Administrator. The individual that we are searching for will have experience processing payroll for a large ...

Bakertilly

Specialist, Payroll - Vantagen

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepancies * Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines to ...

Bakertilly

Specialist, Payroll - Vantagen

Milwaukee, WI

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepancies * Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines to ...

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How much do payroll assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for payroll assistant in Slinger, WI is $22.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $25.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a payroll assistant do?

A payroll assistant provides administrative support in the payroll department. As a payroll assistant, your duties include entering payroll data, processing new hire paperwork, and making changes related to tax withholding and employee benefits. You also help create detailed documents outlining payroll for the company or organization and may perform additional clerical tasks as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll assistant?

To thrive as a Payroll Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and familiarity with payroll laws, typically supported by a relevant diploma or associate degree. Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, QuickBooks, or SAP, along with Microsoft Excel, is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and clear communication help build trust and ensure accuracy in processing sensitive payroll information. These skills are critical to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with legal and organizational standards.

What are some common challenges payroll assistants face when managing payroll for a large organization?

Payroll Assistants in large organizations often encounter challenges such as handling high volumes of data, ensuring compliance with complex and frequently changing tax laws, and meeting tight deadlines for payroll processing. Attention to detail is crucial since small errors can affect employee satisfaction and legal compliance. Additionally, Payroll Assistants must collaborate closely with HR and finance departments to verify timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records, making strong communication skills essential.
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Infographic showing various Payroll Assistant job openings in Slinger, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,808 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant

Michels Corporation

Brownsville, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant can change yours.
As a Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant, you will be responsible for accurate and timely entry and processing of payroll data while providing day-to-day administrative support to the department. This position will maintain payroll files, union files, and records, and handle incoming calls to the payroll department. This role will also process verification of employment and unemployment claims. Critical for success are a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and a high level of confidentiality to process sensitive information.
Why Michels?
  • We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
  • Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
  • We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You enjoy the challenge of coordinating with a tight deadline
  • You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups

What it takes:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Associate's Degree in a related field (desired)
  • Payroll or accounting experience (desired)
  • Prior union experience (desired)

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