Title:  Payroll Clerk, 1st Shift   Req ID: 6579

City, State:  Westfield, WI

Reports to:  Payroll Manager 

Classification:  Nonexempt 

Remote:  Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION  
 
Summary: The Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting with processing the hourly weekly payroll in accordance with accounting best practices. This position communicates directly with employees, supervisors, managers and other departments within the company.  
 
Essential Functions:  

• Assist with accurately entering data for hourly weekly payroll process. 
• Maintain and or processes information in the payroll system such as 401(k) changes, insurance changes, attendance reward programs, garnishments, direct deposit information, deductions, new hire information and terms for all plants. 
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

 
Required Qualifications:    

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of two years of payroll processing in a manufacturing environment.  
• Strong demonstrated working knowledge of accounting payroll principles and practices 
• Able to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner 
• Strong organizational skills; verbal and written communication skills; analytical mindset and attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook/other e-mail software 

 
Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior experience working in the food/manufacturing industry is helpful 
• Knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll software  

 
Supervisory Responsibility: This role will not have any supervisory expectations. 
 
Work Environment: The work environment is an office environment.  Subject to extended periods of sitting, working on PC and talking on telephone.    
 
Physical Demands: Position will include extensive sitting. 
 
Position Type:  Non-exempt 1st shift: Hybrid work schedule 50% remote/50% onsite at our Westfield Corporate location. Hours may vary as needed.  
 
Travel:  There is no expected travel. 
 
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  
 

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
 

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

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