Assistant Payroll Manager

Grand Design RV is currently sourcing an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our Team. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day payroll operations while actively processing payroll alongside the team. This role ensures accurate, timely weekly payroll execution, maintains payroll coverage and attendance, and serves as the first level of leadership for payroll team members. The Assistant Payroll Manager ensures operational continuity and supports the Payroll Manager in executing payroll strategy and improvements.

Founded in 2012, Grand Design has become one of the fastest-growing RV brands in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers in North America. Case in point? August 2023 was cause for celebration after Grand Design produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle. "Reaching this mark is not just a testament to the hard work and vision of our incredible team, but it is also a reflection of the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us," (Don Clark, President and CEO).

"We strive for nothing less than customers for life." As our journey continues, Grand Design remains focused on its mission: to lead the industry in quality and innovation, while fostering a family-like connection among our team members, customers, and dealers.

That's our story and our journey. What's yours?

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operational Payroll Processing (Lead & Process)

• Oversee and personally process weekly payroll for over 2,400 employees across multiple production plants with GDRV and WTOW
• Ensure accurate collection, review, approval, and retention of employee time and attendance records
• Process employee pay changes, tax updates, deductions, leave usage, attendance programs, and corrections
• Perform and lead weekly payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Oversee check distribution and payroll postings

Team Leadership & Coverage

• Serve as the daily leader for Payroll Processors
• Assign work, prioritize deadlines, and always ensure payroll coverage
• Monitor payroll team attendance and ensure backup coverage during absences
• Provide training, guidance, and day‑to‑day support to payroll staff
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues before involving the Payroll Manager

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and review payroll reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
• Ensure proper filing and retention of payroll documentation
• Support internal audits and payroll reconciliations

Collaboration & Support

• Partner closely with Human Resources, supervisors, and managers to resolve payroll issues
• Provide payroll guidance to employees and leaders
• Participate in payroll system improvements and process enhancements
• Support special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• 3 years of payroll processing experience in a high‑volume environment preferred
• Experience with time and attendance systems and payroll systems required
• Prior experience leading or mentoring others strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office required
• Able to work independently as well as with a team
• Experience working with a time and attendance system and payroll system a plus
• Ability to effectively relate to people at all levels in the organization
• Possess excellent time management skills to reach critical deadlines throughout the week
• Keyboarding and 10-key

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to meet strict weekly payroll deadlines
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• High ethical standards and confidentiality
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to work early hours with flexible schedule as needed
• Office sitting and standing environment
• Position may require sitting for long periods of time

Our Core Values

• Gratitude - Safely serving team members and our communities through humility and empathy to make our company, communities, and world a better place.
• Respect - Acting with integrity and transparency because believing in each other is the building block for all other relationships.
• Accountability - Holding each other to the highest expectations in all we say and do.
• iNnovation - Striving to be industry-leading with our people, processes, and products.
• Drive - Determined to exceed the expectations of our team members, vendors, dealers, and retail customers.

At Grand Design, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

Leadership Expectations:

• Connect with Purpose
  • Be inclusive; seek out different perspectives.
  • Focus on the Customer; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
  • Communicate Clearly; say what needs to be said and listen.
• Execute with Excellence
  • Explore Possibilities; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas.
  • Set Direction; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
  • Drive Results; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.
• Build the Future
  • Transform the Road Ahead; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Navigate Change; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
  • Inspire Growth; help each other improve; commit to personal development.

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Grand Design Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

Grand Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.