Regal Rexnord

Payroll Supervisor

Regal Rexnord

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milwaukee • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States

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C++

About the role

  • Lead and develop a high performing payroll team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations for 26 legal entities while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with HR and other stakeholders to maintain accurate employee data, benefits, deductions, and compensation structures.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, providing expert guidance on wage, tax, and compliance matters.
  • Manage specialized and off‑cycle payrolls, including stock transactions, relocations, shadow payroll, and incentive payouts.
  • Maintain strong system knowledge to support configuration, troubleshooting, updates, and testing.
  • Drive continuous improvement by monitoring KPIs, identifying process efficiencies, enhancing controls, and supporting internal/external audits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of high-volume payroll processing experience for an organization with at least 5,000 employees and multiple legal entities.
  • At least two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred (PayrollOrg).
  • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local wage, hour, and tax laws.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex payroll and tax scenarios.
  • Excellent leadership abilities, including coaching, staff development, and conflict resolution skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across departments and with external partners.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation) preferred.
  • Experience with Dayforce payroll is a plus.
  • Ability to understand payroll system configurations, integrations, and data flows.
  • Strong commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingcomplianceanalytical skillstroubleshootingproblem-solvingpayroll system configurationdata interpretationKPI monitoringprocess improvementconfidentiality
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingstaff developmentconflict resolutionattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam managementcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)