Inquiry Form and Contacting Payroll 

THIS FORM IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

If you are an employee of another city department, please contact your payroll staff. You will not receive a response from this form.

For questions related to:

Benefits - Email DER Benefits or call 414-286-3184

Garnishments - Call the Garnishment Hotline at 414-286-2492

Income/Employment Verification - Use The Work Number

Complete the below inquiry form if you have a question for DPW Payroll staff. Be sure to include a detailed explanation of what you need and fill-in your full name, employee ID#, title and phone number.

In addition to completing the Inquiry form, you can contact DPW Payroll by sending a detailed email, with your name, employee ID#, title, and phone number.

Feel welcome to address any questions you may have with one of your direct management team members. Managers can also email DPW Payroll on your behalf. Also, you can call DPW Payroll’s automated phone line at 414-286-2072. DPW Payroll will typically respond to requests within three business days following the date of the request.

Be sure to scroll down this webpage to learn more about how to Look-Up Sick/Vacation Balances, logging into Employee Self-Service and Understanding your Paystub, including how to understand your “Hours and Earnings” and more.

Water Works employees please email Milwaukee Water Works Payroll Manager if you have questions.

Name

Employee ID

Are you a DPW Employee? Employees of other City departments should not fill out this form and will not receive a response. 

 Yes

Title

Phone Number

Email

Please describe your question here

Thank you for submitting your request.

You will receive a response from your payroll assistant within three business days following the date of your request.