At Toot 'n Totum, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Payroll Assistant serves as an integral part of the Finance team by providing technical and analytical payroll expertise to a busy retail/c-store environment. This position is responsible to support the management and execution of payroll administration procedures to support assigned businesses under the Toot’n Totum family of companies. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Enters, maintains and processes information in the payroll system; information includes Team Member hourly rates, salaries, bonuses, other variable compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholdings, addresses changes and various Team Member related payroll information. Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions and other deductions. Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks and direct deposits due to payroll errors and final discharge. Ensures federal and state payroll tax deposits have been made by OSV. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with tax and payroll laws at a federal and state level. Supports and facilitates organizational changes, continuous improvement and communication. Establishes and fosters relationships with management and all team members that will enable the Payroll function to be viewed as an integral part of the business. Embodies personal leadership qualities through the following: Be in the moment to ensure authentic and humanistic interactions. Continuously volunteers discretionary effort and models desired behaviors to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. Be curious in interactions, have courageous conversations with others when needed, and takes personal accountability for all responsibilities. Possesses a service mindset; strives to achieve experiences worth repeating. Participates in and follows all Toot’n Totum policies, guidelines and procedures (Safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned, including additional accounting duties. Required Skills & Abilities: Acts with integrity, professionalism and has a proven track record of maintaining confidentiality. Effective critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; strong business acumen and curiosity. Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate well with all levels in the organization. Demonstrated Payroll experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution skills: strong self-concept and ability to make decisions. Excellent organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail. Decisive at making decisions and comfortable working independently. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using Workday HRIS (Payroll) preferred but not required. Requires rapid and thorough decision making and creative problem-solving skills, good judgment as well as the ability to accept personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; A minimum of two years’ experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred but not required. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at time. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Toot'n Totum and its affiliated companies provides a drug-free workplace. Toot'n Totum and its affiliated companies are an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Toot'n Totum was founded in 1950 by the Mitchell family, and has grown to over 110 business units including 98 convenience stores, kitchen, car wash locations, lube centers, Mitch's BBQ, and Wendy's/Which Wich franchises located throughout the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, Southern Kansas, and New Mexico. A privately owned company headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, it employs over 1,700 people throughout its various divisions. For more information, visit www.tootntotum.com.