Manager - Payroll
Centers for IndependenceMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Centers for Independence (CFI) is a Milwaukee‑based nonprofit that has served immigrants and vulnerable populations since 1938. Today, it delivers more than 30 comprehensive programs that support people with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities, adults with behavioral health needs, and children across the spectrum of care. With a workforce of over 800 skilled professionals, CFI provides advocacy, crisis response, residential and employment services, nutrition support, and guidance through benefits and care decisions. Its longevity, breadth of services, and commitment to individualized empowerment distinguish it as a leader in disability and behavioral health advocacy.
Job Description
The Payroll Manager leads the success of the payroll departments for CFI, enacting policy and procedure to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and optimal performance for payroll operations, including providing exceptional service to CFI programs, employees, vendors, consultants, and other business partners.
Requirements
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable taxing authorities.
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of all quarterly and annual tax filings.
- Manage all unemployment processes and charges.
- Maintains and recommends improvements in the agency payroll programs to ensure compliance with IRS, WHD, DOL, and state regulations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge and expertise in payroll compliance and delivery services.
- Oversee the updating and maintenance of the payroll, time and attendance, accrual modules in HRIS;
- Responds to questions, provides data for decision-making, and provides advice and counsel to leaders regarding payroll practices and policy.
- Oversee and manage employment verification requirements agency wide.
