Global Power Components

Payroll Manager

Global Power Components  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Title: Payroll Manager
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire


Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of three payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company’s transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. This is a high-impact position, created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.

Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations:
  • Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,900 employees, addressing tax, benefit, and compliance-related queries.
  • Manage and support payroll team members, Sam and Kimberly, to resolve day-to-day challenges.
Job Costing and Reporting:
  • Lead efforts in job costing and build out data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis.
  • Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making.
Process Management and Improvement:
  • Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2026.
  • Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership:
  • Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Management experience, with the ability to lead a team of three.
  • Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).
  • Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.
  • Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Role Specifics:
Full-time (40-50 hours per week; rarely exceeds 50 hours).

Team and Culture:
  • Collaborative and supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to system improvements and play a key role in the company’s operational success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Global Power Components

About Global Power Components

Global Power Components has been manufacturing power generation accessories since 1996. We offer competitive pricing, quality products, on time delivery and the best customer service possible. Whether you need a custom E-House, generator enclosure package, fuel tank or trailer our professional staff of engineers, electricians, and metal fabricators will make it happen. Global Power Components is located in Milwaukee, WI. our 400,000 sq. ft. facility has expanded our capabilities and enabled us to perform new services for our customers. With easy on/off access to Highways 94 and 43, shipping your product is never an issue. Since the relocation, Global Power Components has improved its on-time shipping to an astounding 97%. With our new facility, no project is too large and with our 75-ton crane, no project is too heavy. Global Power Components has developed into a family of employees that dedicate themselves to our customers and services. Our company is diversified in several industries to provide the security, experience, and confidence our customers deserve. However, we are small enough to ensure competitive prices, short lead times, and the ability to flow with last second design changes. For more information, visit us online at www.globalpowercomponents.com For your next custom project, think GPC.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1996
Website
globalpowercomponents.com
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