What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Applebee's Grill & Bar?
Description
If you are passionate about payroll and are interested in joining a growing organization that promotes career growth and where it’s fun to come to work every day, The Bloomin’ Apple/Heartland Apple may be the place for you.
This role, leading all of our payroll functions, is critical to our future success and will require a scrappy mentality, with significant attention to detail and a passion for people. We offer competitive pay and awesome benefits for our team members. We care about our employees; we have fun at work; we celebrate victories, and we learn from our mistakes - together. We re eager to find team members who can work both independently and with their team to support those who serve our patients.
The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, alongside our payroll processor ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Manages the workflow of payroll implementation and operations to ensure optimal efficiency and maintain high standards
Manages all payroll functions including establishing and maintaining employee data in payroll system, maintaining accruals for PTO balances, 401K employer match and workers' compensation
Ensure policies, procedures and practices are documented and maintained for the payroll team
Serve as technical expert for payroll issues through a deep understanding of payroll law, tax regulations and accounting principles
Conduct thorough payroll review and resolve discrepancies each pay period to achieve zero error rate
Manages filings for federal and state tax filing and payments including social security, Medicare, Unemployment, and Workers Compensation payments
Manages unemployment hearings alongside our Attorney
Responsible for new entity set-up for state and unemployment tax accounts
Assist in the resolution of highly complex and escalated payroll issues
Processing quarterly payroll reports and year end activities including W2s and ACA reporting
Performs monthly and ad-hoc reporting as needed
Manage and develop others to set objectives and measure performance
Complete special payroll projects
Manages payroll integration projects for all new company acquisitions
People & benefits forecasting & variance analysis
Requirements
Who we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
3 years of experience managing payroll in a multi-state and multi-entity environment
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Proficient with Excel, Intacct and Payroll software with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Passion for building out processes, problem solving and working independently
Cross-functional collaborator and communicator
Highly organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and takes pride in the quality of their work
Acumen and curiosity to learn the business
Prioritizes and maintains composure to meet deadlines
High energy, humble team player, and get-it-done attitude
Composure and confidence to interact with execs
Experience working in a fast growing and/or start-up environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with acquisition integration and implementing payroll systems
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus
Total Rewards:
You'll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. We will also provide the following:
Support you Professionally:Competitive pay, Bonus potential, employer paid licensure fees, career growth opportunities
Support your Health & Well-being: Employee/Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer life insurance as well as short term disability.
Life Balance with two weeks vacation.
Planning for the future: 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions