Compensation & Payroll Specialist

CFS

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$70,000
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Compensation and Benefits, Finance, Leadership, Market Analysis, Payroll Administration, Process Improvement, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
5 days ago

Compensation & Payroll Specialist

Looking to grow your Payroll career with a company that’s been thriving for 50+ years and has over 1,000 employees? CFS is searching for a Compensation & Payroll Specialist who’s ready to make a big impact while working in a fun, collaborative, and people-first environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • A Legacy of Success: Over half a century of growth and stability.

  • Big Company, Big Impact: With 1,000+ employees, your work touches lives across the organization.

  • Rewards That Reward You: Competitive pay, great bonus opportunities, and benefits that have you covered.

  • Career Growth: We love to promote from within — the sky’s the limit.

  • Culture That Cares: We believe work should be fun, people should be valued, and wins should be celebrated.

  • Modern HQ: A fresh, inviting workspace designed for collaboration and comfort.

What You’ll Do

  • Process payroll with accuracy and meeting deadlines.

  • Support salary benchmarking, market analysis, and annual compensation reviews.

  • Partner with HR and Finance leadership to keep policies compliant and programs running smoothly.

  • Help employees understand their compensation and payroll related questions.

  • Drive improvements to make our programs even better.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience in compensation and payroll

  • Strong knowledge of pay structures, HRIS/payroll systems, and compliance requirements.

  • A detail-driven, confidential, and trustworthy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

  • Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000


MaxSalary: USD70000
MinSalary: USD55000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/