Payroll Specialist

Fiserv

Payroll Specialist processing USA and Canadian payrolls for Fiserv's 21,000+ employees. Collaborating with HR for accurate payroll transaction entry and resolving payroll inquiries.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMilwaukee • New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing USA bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly as well as Canada Bi-weekly payrolls from start to finish.
Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries/discrepancies via timely communications and resolutions, typically via our case tracking system.
Evaluate, calculate and process off-cycle payments as needed and submit for approval.
Partner with appropriate business and/or human resource functions as needed to ensure timely and accurate entry of payroll transactions.
Provide functional support of Workday Payroll working directly with internal customers in managing their requests.
Validate new hire/rehire set up and taxation.
Handle multi-state tax allocation set up, calculations, corrections, overpayment / repayment calculations and W-2 corrections.
Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year college degree in relevant discipline (accounting, finance, business administration, etc.)
3-5 years of an equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
3+ years of high volume full-cycle in-house multi-state payroll processing experience
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as wage laws for the USA
Have a strong proficiency of Microsoft Excel required (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, etc)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fuel Your Life program to support physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Paid holidays and generous time away policies
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points used for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available day one
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave
Milwaukee Perks: Free, secure, covered parking
Onsite fitness center with lockers and showers
Easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment, including 3rd Street Market Hall

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingmulti-state payrolloff-cycle paymentstax allocationW-2 correctionsfederal tax regulationsstate tax regulationslocal tax regulationsMicrosoft ExcelVlookup

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationtimeliness

Certifications

4-year college degree