Payroll Specialist - Contract

Payroll Specialist - Contract Our client in Sturtevant, WI is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for an approximately 36 month contract assignment with potential to be hired on. This role requires a payroll professional who can hit the ground running with minimal training and confidently manage multi-state payroll processing. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys contract flexibility with the possibility of long-term stability. Work hours are around the business hours of 7am to 5pm M-F and payrate is up to $33.50/hr. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities: - Process weekly payroll for approximately 150 hourly employees - Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees - Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including remote sales employees - Ensure accurate tax withholdings, deductions, and benefit processing - Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies - Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations Qualifications for Payroll Specialist: - Payroll processing experience using Paycor - Proven experience processing multi-state payroll is preferred - Strong understanding of payroll compliance and tax regulations - High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Created: 2026-03-12