Payroll & HRIS Manager

Race Winning Brands; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) match up to 3.5%

Employer HSA contributions

Life insurance and short-term/disabil.

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts on products

Wellness program with premium credit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Prescription safety glasses and work‑h

Tuition reimbursement

$1,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Race Winning Brands is seeking a Payroll & HRIS Manager to own payroll operations and HRIS data integrity from our Mentor, OH facility. You’ll run multi-state payroll, manage year-end activities and W-2s, and optimize Paylocity workflows with the HR/Finance teams.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, 2+ years in HRIS/payroll systems, and strong Excel and confidentiality skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence how we work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on, full-cycle multi-state payroll experience.
• 2+ years administering a HRIS or payroll system.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour law, payroll tax and year-end processing.
• Strong Excel skills and an eye that catches the decimal everyone else missed.
• Sound judgment with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Run accurate, on-time multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Own payroll tax, year-end and W-2s, partnering with Finance on reconciliations
• Own Paylocity setup, security, workflows and training
• Keep employee data clean and build the reports leaders rely on
• Handle compliance filings, record audits and wage and hour updates
• Support benefit deductions, open enrollment and leave administration

Skills

Payroll experience

HRIS/payroll systems

Excel skills

Confidential data handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Payroll & HRIS Manager
Race Winning Brands | Full-Time | Mentor, OH

About Race Winning Brands:

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the automotive and powersports markets, covering engine, transmission, electronics and complementary components. With proud roots in US manufacturing, our family of iconic brands is trusted by enthusiasts, engine builders and racers alike. We’re committed to unwavering quality, passionate about performance and proud to give back to our communities.

As our Payroll & HRIS Manager, you’ll report directly to our Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and own two things everyone in the company counts on: getting paid right and having data they can trust. You’ll run payroll, make Paylocity work harder for our team and turn our people data into answers leaders actually use. This isn’t a “keep the lights on” job. It’s a chance to build, improve and put your stamp on how we work.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

• Run accurate, on-time multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Own payroll tax, year-end and W-2s, partnering with Finance on reconciliations
• Own Paylocity setup, security, workflows and training
• Keep employee data clean and build the reports leaders rely on
• Handle compliance filings, record audits and wage and hour updates
• Support benefit deductions, open enrollment and leave administration

What you bring:

• Passion for getting it right, a commitment to the people who count on every paycheck and thecuriosity to keep improving how things work
• 5+ years of hands-on, full-cycle multi-state payroll experience
• 2+ years administering a human resources information system (HRIS) or payroll system
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour law, payroll tax and year-end processing
• Strong Excel skills and an eye that catches the decimal everyone else missed
• Sound judgment with confidential information

Bonus points:

• Benefits administration experience
• Paylocity experience
• Manufacturing or multi-site experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Why this one’s different

You’ll have a seat close to the decisions, a collaborative HR team behind you and room to fix what slows people down. If you like owning the results and seeing your work make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Why RWB:

• Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums
• 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year
• Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse
• Wellness program with medical premium credit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 referral bonus