Payroll Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Madison, WI · Posted November 3, 2026
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Where Madison, WI ranks
Where Madison, WI placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #8Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Great Lakes49 / 100 · of 16
- #8Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Midwest57 / 100 · of 20
- #8Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Great Lakes57 / 100 · of 16
- #10Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes56 jobs · of 36
- #11Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Great Lakes4% · of 38
- #11Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest51 / 100 · of 20
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 85 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $58,000 to $82,000 and the median is $70,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Payroll Specialist
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
What’s Offered?
3.5 weeks of PTO to start with 100% paid health benefits
Leadership is genuine and provides opportunity for advancement
Family owned and operated with excellent longevity
Stable and operating for 90 years
What You’ll Do:
Accurately process biweekly payroll for 200+ employees across multiple states
Review and reconcile timecard exceptions, overtime, and vacation accruals
Manage wage garnishments and other deductions
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and leadership
Collaborate with HR and Accounting on benefits, taxes, and compliance
What You’ll Bring:
4+ years of experience as a Payroll Administrator
Construction or Union experience is required
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