Payroll Specialist

AT A GLANCE:
Location: West Allis, WI
Job Type: Payroll
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours); Monday – Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM and Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Posting Date: December 18, 2025

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple legal entities. This role manages all aspects of employee payroll, including new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation or deductions. The specialist collaborates closely with employees, management, and government agencies to resolve payroll issues, maintain confidentiality, and generate key reports that support informed decision-making. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential to maintaining efficient payroll operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for 16 different legal entities by reviewing timecards & commissions for accuracy and entering into payroll software program

• Maintain & update all aspects of employee payroll information from New Hire to Termination

• Manage employee payroll changes in withholding, insurance, deductions, raises & department/division transfers.

• Prepare specialized reports by compiling summaries of key weekly metrics for management team

• Accurate & timely processing of WI New Hire reporting, Child Support / Garnishments deductions & payments

• Communicate payroll deductions, and wage withholding to employees as well as government agencies

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonuses and other salary-based compensation.

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer any employee or management payroll queries

• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

• Additional duties include workers compensation, unemployment and OSHA reporting

Qualifications:

• Confidentiality & Integrity are a must

• High level of attention to detail

• Excellent problem solving & communication skills

• Analytical, Organizational, and Data Entry skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Familiarity with payroll processing software

• Strong working knowledge of State & Federal Labor laws

• Misc office duties as needed

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred

• 2-3 years of experience of full cycle payroll

• Previous payroll software experience is a MUST, Greenshades software a plus

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus

Pay & Benefits:

• $25-28/hr DOE

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 3 months (Full-time)

• Long-term disability

• 401k retirement plan with 4% company match (Available to ALL employees, 18+ years old, after 1000 hours worked)

• Free Car Washes and Discounted Oil Changes

Location:

809 S. 60th Street, Suite 203
West Allis, WI 53214

About Us:

Scrub-A-Dub is a family-owned car wash and oil change center operating since 1947. We have 11 locations throughout the Milwaukee metro area, including Racine & West Bend. We know that our success is dependent on our employees and that is why we strive to hire and develop those who are passionate about what they do. As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role on our administrative team.