Senior Payroll Specialist
3 days ago
Madison
Job DescriptionDescription: Senior Payroll Specialist- On-site Madison, WI Do you love accuracy, organization, and helping employees feel supported? We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team and take the lead on accurate, timely payroll while also supporting a few key HR administrative activities. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for payroll processing, payroll compliance, employee questions, reporting, and payroll-related records. You’ll also assist HR with onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and other people-focused tasks. Vogel Bros. Building Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and building exceptional projects throughout Wisconsin and Florida. What You'll Do • Lead the end-to-end payroll process for 200+ employees across multiple states., • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried, union, and non-union employees across multiple states., • Ensure payroll tax compliance, garnishments, prevailing wage, and union reporting are accurate and timely., • Partner with Accounting and HR to maintain accurate employee records, labor allocations, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting., • Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems and efficiencies. What We're Looking For • 7+ years of payroll experience with responsibility for multi-state payroll., • Experience processing payroll for union employees is a strong plus., • Construction industry payroll experience preferred., • Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance, and reporting., • Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Acumatica and Paylocity experience is a plus., • Advanced Excel skills., • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Why Vogel Bros.? At Vogel Bros., you'll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your work has a direct impact on our employees and operations. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and excellence. If you're a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, and you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to a team that values accuracy, service, and teamwork? we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Requirements: JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Education and Experience, • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred., • Minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for multi-state payroll administration, payroll tax compliance, and payroll process management. Construction industry experience is strongly preferred., • Experience with multi-state payroll processing and HRIS/payroll systems., • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel., • Experience in Acumatica and Paylocity a plus., • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Highly proficient computer and technology skills required, including proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, internet browsers, and operating office equipment (copier, printer, fax, etc.), • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one and/or in small group situations to both internal and external customers, • Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of standard accounting principles, • Demonstrate strong organizational skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to prioritize tasks and perform them efficiently and effectively, • Ability to work as a team player and take initiative to take on and complete tasks, • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and other documents, • Ability to do basic math, such as add, subtract, multiply and divide, • Must have reliable means of transportation to & from office Physical Requirements • Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, • Ability to talk clearly in English Behavioral Expectations include but are not limited to the following: • Be punctual, • Be dependable, • Be cooperative, • Be able to take direction Work Environment • Indoor, temperature-controlled environment