Payroll Assistant

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Talent Team.

Our Talent Team is committed to providing the support, tools, programs, and innovative technologies that allow our leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams. We achieve this by partnering with leadership to create proactive talent solutions to optimize the organization's short and long-term goals.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Payroll processing team with data entry and Time keeping support. This role will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Research payroll matters and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and other departments.

Calculate retro payments due to employees and send to payroll for processing.

Maintain pay card process - initial setup, ordering and shipping of cards.

Upload and answer court orders for child support, garnishments, and levies with 3rd party garnishment vendor.

Balance, audit, and reconcile payroll reports

Update Payroll documents on company intranet as needed

Review data integrity in HRIS, escalating issues when apparent and assist in problem resolution

Troubleshoot and update time off balances in time keeping system.

Assist with projects related to payroll and HRIS

Maintain knowledge of Workforce Management system, troubleshooting issues, lead training sessions when necessary.

Sort and respond to payroll department mail.

File department documents

Serve as back-up payroll processor to support time off.

Serve as back-up to the front desk, covering for time off.

Run adhoc reports for payroll as requested

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

Requires a high school diploma, Associates degree in Business Administration or Communications preferred

1 year payroll background preferred

Previous experience with Kronos and/or Workday HRIS system preferred

Demonstrated ability to work in face-paced, high-volume environment

Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications preferred

Outstanding attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-up skills

High level of professionalism and independence

We provide these great perks and benefits:

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service