Payroll Processing Specialist

Brookdale

Payroll Processing Specialist overseeing payroll processing and audits for all associates. Ensuring accurate wages and compliance while providing support for payroll systems and inquiries.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $27 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees and completes payroll processing for all associates, ensuring hours and wages are accurate and timely.
Completes ADP and bank file transfers.
Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks and payroll adjustments.
Completes weekly audits of payroll files.
Develops, modifies and runs HR/Payroll system queries or interfaces and verifies accuracy and integrity of data prior to distribution.
Executes weekly HR/Payroll system calculation processes, queries and interfaces.
Performs pay period audit of selected criterion to ensure accurateness and thoroughness of hours in time and attendance system.
Follows up with associates to clarify or obtain information as necessary.
Reviews system calculated wages, taxes and deductions, as necessary, for correctness each pay period.
Transmits payroll files to third party vendors for print processing.
Oversees and completes bank file transfer activities.
Works with Internal Audit to ensure all Payroll controls are being properly followed and met.
Assists in completion and submission of wage verifications.
Assists in processing and entering direct deposit information.
Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks.
Processes manual checks in accordance with company policies.
Obtains validation and approval for payroll adjustments. Enters current and/or prior pay period adjustments, bonuses, PTO requests, short-term disability payments or other manual adjustments in HR/Payroll system.
Provides support and individualized training to associates on manual or automated time and attendance system as needed.
Assists management in identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.
Processes and enters garnishment orders in HR/Payroll system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in business, accounting, or related field and three to five years related high volume payroll experience; or equivalent education and experience.
Must possess organizational and analytical skills and ability to handle multi-tasking and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
PeopleSoft experience preferred but not required.
CPP preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingData ValidationPayroll AdjustmentsTime and Attendance SystemsWage VerificationGarnishment ProcessingADP File TransfersHR/Payroll System CalculationAudit ProcessesMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-solving

Certifications

CPP Certification