THE ROLE: SENIOR MANAGER, PAYROLL AND BENEFITS (NEW YORK, NY)

Levain Bakery is growing! To support our growth, Levain Bakery seeks a Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits who will primarily manage payroll operations, and secondarily support benefits and workers compensation administration. The Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits is an administrative, compliance, and process expert who will also contribute to the strategic vision of the payroll and benefits functions. This role will report to and collaborate closely with the Senior Director, Payroll and Benefits. 

What you’ll do:

• Executes high-volume, multi-state, weekly payroll. Performs necessary validations to ensure accuracy.
• Regularly audits payroll system to ensure appropriate employee and employer tax withholding/remittances.
• Maintains written payroll processing procedures.?

• Supports external audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (401(k), workers compensation, corporate)
• Serves as?Levain’s?primary point-of-contact for any support needs from its field operations related to payroll?and?benefits.
• Serves as liaison with payroll and benefits services vendors.?
• Ensures all benefits-related billing is properly invoiced, reconciled, and submitted for payment.
• Keeps up with current developments in the payroll, business, and regulatory environments.?
• Supports payroll and benefits projects related to process changes and system enhancements.
• Supports annual benefits open enrollment process.
• Manages workers’ compensation administration.

What we’re looking for:

• Five years of?high-volume, multi-state payroll experience is required. Hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience with UKG Ready is preferred, but not required.
• Strong Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal skills.?
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• High level of self-motivation, and the ability to work independently without being micro-managed.?
• Strong?attention to detail.?
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.?
• Passion for what you do – you enjoy the process of creating something from start to finish and are motivated to continuously hone your craft and technique. 
• Adaptability and flexibility – you recognize that in the food industry, anything can – and will – happen and you’re able to calmly troubleshoot issues.
• Eye for detail – you’re meticulous about the items you create and understand the technique and patience it takes to create consistently high-quality products.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to Levain’s core values – you’re a team player and willing to lend a hand or elevate those around you. You add your own individuality to an already positive and uplifting work environment. A good sense of humor doesn’t hurt either!

Compensation:

• $100,000 - $130,000 plus 15% bonus potential

Benefits: 

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 
• Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account 
• Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter/Bike-Share Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave, etc. 
• Four Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Match?
• Opportunity for growth and career development?

Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery.

 One day, they baked a BIG chocolate chip walnut cookie as energy for triathlon training. At Levain, a batch of these 6-ounce cookies flew off the shelves, and an icon was born. The cozy shop on West 74th Street became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious visitors from around the world, hungry for “the cookie.” 

From the start, Pam, Connie and team baked everything fresh on-site each day, donating the day’s leftovers to charity — and we still do, nearly 30 years later. Today, Levain has bakeries across the country (with more to come!), plus ecommerce gift boxes to treat cookie lovers in every state. 

Every day, we strive to embody our company’s five core values:

• Welcome All- we are all in it together
• Work Hard and Be Nice- we go above and beyond
• Lead with Heart- we do the right thing
• Rise Up- we are proactive
• Savor It- we are present and find the fun