Payroll Manager

Turner's Outdoorsman is seeking Payroll Manager to join it's growing team! The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the Turner’s payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires extensive experience with ADP systems and involves the additional responsibility of reconciling benefit invoices.

This position requires being in the office for five days each week. Remote or hybrid work options are not available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage and coordinate end-to-end payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate payroll for 38 stores (and growing) with over 750 employees across California and Arizona. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department. Oversee a payroll team consisting of 1 to 2 employees: This includes leading, supervising, motivating, training, and providing guidance to the payroll team.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Develop and implement improvements to payroll processes, procedures, and workflow to create efficiencies. Analyze the payroll function for improvements and report regularly to management. Act as primary contact for payroll projects and issues.

Address employee inquiries related to payroll matters. Oversee the process of payroll changes (e.g., rate changes, new hires, terminations) Create and coordinate manager training relating to payroll. Prepare and submit compliance reports related to payroll. Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely matter.

Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting departments to ensure alignment of payroll and financial practices. Process additional payroll for bonuses, spiff, special payrolls. Process Employment verification inquiries related to payroll records. Run weekly and bi-weekly payroll audit reports and utilization of Custom Reporting Maintain payroll files.

Create journal entries for medical deductions/vacation accrual Accurately set up new employee’s deductions, direct deposits, savings, etc. Track eligibility status for benefits (401k and Health). Solid understanding of Wage Garnishments law, process through payroll accurately and timely. Research outstanding checks. Reconcile benefit invoices to ensure accurate benefit deductions and payments.

Respond to all EDD/SDI notices. Responsible for annual 401(k) audit, file 5500, and distribute employee notices. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or a related field. 5+ years of experience in payroll management or a similar payroll role. In-depth knowledge of ADP payroll processes, labor laws, taxation and statutory compliance in California and Arizona. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be able to multi-task and work in a face paced environment.

Good understanding of ACA rules and regulations PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to use a computer proficiently and grasp instruction to new software programs Must be able to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend and lift throughout the course of a scheduled shift Must be able to maintain focus when working on projects TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS N/A HOURS Hours-Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm OT may be required as needed This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all possible duties.

Turner’s Outdoorsman reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. Turner’s Outdoorsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is not guaranteed, and all positions are “At-Will”.