Payroll Specialist

Fiserv

Payroll Specialist processing high-volume U.S. and Canadian payrolls for Fiserv, a global fintech and payments company.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeMilwaukee • New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll, tax regulations, and compliance. Proficient in utilizing Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel for payroll management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll ExperienceWorkday PayrollMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCPP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax RegulationsOvertime CalculationsBenefit DeductionsW-2 CorrectionsOff-Cycle PaymentsPayroll DocumentationGarnishmentsRetro Pay CalculationsLeave of Absence Payments

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Workday PayrollCase Tracking SystemMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP CertificationPHR CertificationSPHR CertificationGPHR Certification

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceFederal Tax RegulationsState Tax RegulationsLocal Tax RegulationsWage Laws

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process USA bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly and Canada bi-weekly payrolls from start to finish
Review hours entered, overtime calculations, retro pay, benefit deductions/contributions, bonus/commission payouts, leave of absence payments, and garnishments
Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies through timely communication and the case tracking system
Evaluate, calculate, and process off-cycle payments and submit them for approval
Partner with business and human resource functions to ensure timely and accurate payroll transaction entry
Provide functional support for Workday Payroll and manage internal customer requests
Validate new hire and rehire setup and taxation
Handle multi-state tax allocation setup, 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 a relevant discipline such as accounting, finance, or business administration
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 and wage laws for the USA
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization
Workday experience preferred
CPP certification preferred
PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certification preferred

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 peers’ extra effort with points used for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups
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
Free, secure, covered parking
Onsite fitness center with lockers and showers
Easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment, including 3rd Street Market Hall