Payroll/Benefits Manager

DICKEYS BARBECUE RESTAURANTS INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Dallas, TX is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Manager to oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance across the Dickey's umbrella. This in-office role requires a strong background in payroll and benefits with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will handle W-2s/1099s, LOA/FMLA tracking, and compensation program administration while collaborating with HR and Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience with exempt/non-exempt payroll, timekeeping, W-2s and 1099s.
• FMLA/LOA knowledge and compliance reporting.
• Attention to detail, analytical and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid driver's license; local travel.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Investigate and resolve payroll, benefits, and compensation discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll, accounting, compliance, and management reports; support audits.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, benefits, and employment requirements.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting for W-2s, 1099s, and filings.
• Administer and update compensation programs as needed.
• Respond to payroll and benefits questions from employees.
• Assist with LOA/FMLA tracking and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provide discreet support for executive and family-related requests.
• Meet deadlines and follow SOPs; in-office role with no relocation allowance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Timekeeping

W-2s/1099s reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel locally

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

Job description

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Payroll/Benefits Manager

Full Time Clerical Dallas, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1018

The world's largest barbecue concept was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. It is now run by his grandson Roland Dickey, Jr and Roland's wife, Laura Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based, family-founded barbecue franchise serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up. We offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this role are to process payroll including but not limited to salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions and to administer benefits programs, policies and procedures to include but not limited to medical, dental, vision, voluntary, 401k, PTO increasing value and performance for all employees under the Dickey's umbrella

• Process and maintain accurate payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including data entry, timekeeping validation, payroll balancing, and liability calculations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll, benefits, and compensation discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Prepare payroll, accounting, compliance, and management reports and support audits with timely documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, compensation, benefits, and employment requirements.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate W-2s, 1099s, and required compliance filings.
• Administer and support compensation programs, including designing and updating compensation plans to meet employee and business needs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll and benefits questions and employee inquiries.
• Assist with Leave of Absence (LOA) administration and FMLA tracking and compliance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, employee, executive, family, proprietary, and other sensitive information.
• Provide highly responsive and discreet support for executive and family-related requests and affairs.
• Maintain strong follow-through, proactively communicate status updates, and consistently meet or exceed deadlines.
• Follow company policies, procedures, SOPs, and Core Values while supporting the supervisor and team with additional duties as needed.
• This is an in-office job – no relocation allowance given.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, and benefits administration, payroll taxes and federal, state and local employment regulations.
• Experience with exempt and non-exempt payroll, timekeeping, reconciliations, W-2s, 1099s, and compliance reporting.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, LOA, and employee benefits programs.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and follow through consistently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Dickey's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace.