Payroll Manager

Major Food Group is hiring en experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our team!

Under general direction from the Director of Payroll, the Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality.  This position requires an extremely detail orientated person with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations, and strong knowledge of hospitality labor and wage laws. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly for hourly, salaried, and tipped employee across multiple companies in an accurate and timely fashion
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities
• Respond to employee questions and requests for information 
• Maintain and enter employee garnishments and tax levies
• Comply with local, state and federal payroll regulations and respond to questions and special requests from regulatory agencies
• Create and maintains payroll policies and procedures guide for the organization. Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance Department on policies and procedures to improve payroll functions.
• Adhere to payroll best practices for the organization.
• Maintain payroll information by data collection, calculation, and entry.
• Stays informed of key dates and important deadlines
• Prepare various payroll reports to support financial projections, audits, HR reviews, and compliance issues.
• Furnishes and files tax forms to employees and with the IRS
• Communicates regularly with HR and Accounting
• Conduct training to help managers streamline payroll related processes.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

• Solid understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws including payroll, taxes, withholding, deductions and garnishments
• Experience in Multi state required
• New York City payroll experience required
• Skilled in MS Excel
• Proficient utilization of payroll timekeeping software
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, procedures, and payroll tax reports
• Experience in UKG/ Ultipro preferred 

 

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, TransitChek discount, Team Member Referral program, a generous dining program, and progressive paid time off. We offer many opportunities for growth and development for those who show long-term commitment to their role and MFG. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.