Hybrid Payroll Manager - Multi-State Retail

Weis Markets; Center (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA, is seeking a Manager of Payroll to lead high-volume payroll for multiple pay groups and states. This on-site role partners with HR, Finance, IT and Store Operations to ensure accurate processing and strong controls, while enabling system initiatives and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll with supervisory experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Workday Payroll (or PeopleSoft/Workday mix).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with Workday Payroll or a mix of PeopleSoft and Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly associates across multiple pay groups, locations and regular and irregular pay cycles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, W-2s and year-end processing.
• Maintain payroll guidelines to ensure adequate internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, SOX requirements and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and analyze ad-hoc payroll reports.
• Build strong partnerships with associates and leaders across Finance, Human Resources, Operations and IT departments.
• Develop payroll associates by coaching and preparing them for new assignments of increasing complexity.
• Partner with cross functional departments and system vendors to support payroll, time and attendance, and HCM system enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution—ensuring thorough testing and minimal impact to store operations.
• Communicate openly with other department executives on financial issues.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and reconciliations related to payroll.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support retail payroll cycles and year‑end activities.

Skills

Payroll management

Workday / PeopleSoft

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Workday Payroll

PeopleSoft

Job description

Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA, is seeking a Manager of Payroll to lead high-volume payroll for multiple pay groups and states. This on-site role partners with HR, Finance, IT and Store Operations to ensure accurate processing and strong controls, while enabling system initiatives and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll with supervisory experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Workday Payroll (or PeopleSoft/Workday mix).