Aug. 2, 2026

Payroll and HR Generalist

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Milwaukee, Wisconsin

SUMMARY

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is pleased to be adding a brand-new position to its Operations Team. The Payroll/HR Generalist assists in all Human Resource functions at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music supporting the daily operations of the HR department. Working with the Operations team and vendors this position will provide exceptional support and build trust and confidence between the Conservatory and its employees. This position requires a very high attention to detail and accuracy.

The successful candidate will:

Hold to the Conservatory’s mission of "Inspiring individuals and communities throughexceptional music-making, accessible to all.”

Embrace the Conservatory’s values of Excellence, Inclusion, Empathy, and Integrity. Process of Conservatory’s monthly and semi-monthly payroll including compiling payroll data, preparing paychecks, and managing deductions.Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.Manage benefits enrollment and processing including, health, dental, vision, life, short-term, long-term disability, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.Maintain Compliance and reporting for all federal, state, EEOC, FMLA, unemployment, 403(b) plan, census, and trust reports.Handle unemployment claims.Set up HR systems to manage processes including hiring, orientation, continued employment, evaluation, and termination.Collaborate with Conservatory providers, insurance, COBRA, unemployment, and 403(b) plan management.Participate in hiring process as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.

To apply please use the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/30BEE9E1EA3A7C6B5EE19967B0F1E018/jobs/476090

Please include resume and cover letter.

Company DescriptionWisconsin Conservatory of Music

The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is the largest non-profit community music school in the state. Founded in 1899, the Conservatory provides musical experiences to students from age four months through senior citizen, to all levels of abilities, working to develop creative, artistic, and whole individuals. The Conservatory annually reaches over 17,000 individuals across southeast Wisconsin through individual lessons class, and our community music education program Conservatory Connections. This program is the primary tool used by the Conservatory to reach underserved populations in southeastern Wisconsin. Many of these students would not have music instruction without Conservatory faculty serving in this position.

The Conservatory’s mission is: “Inspiring individuals and communities through exceptional music education accessible to all.”

We hold the values of Excellence, Inclusion, Empathy, and Integrity.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The city, the largest metropolitan area in Wisconsin, overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. Containing a rich cultural heritage, Milwaukee is filled with attractions such as the Summerfest (The World’s Largest Music Festival) Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and a highly active festival season in the summer and fall. It is a thriving and growing metropolitan region, ranked in the Top 50 Best Places to Live by USNews.com.

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