Payroll Manager

Noodles & Company; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus up to 15%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and stock purchase discounts

Paid maternity/paternity leaves, adp.,

Scholarship opportunities

Monthly technology stipend

Gift card program discounts

Job summary

Noodles & Company is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll for a multi-state workforce. This role ensures accurate processing, compliance, and timely reporting while guiding a payroll team.

The position involves collaboration with Accounting, HRIS, and cross-functional partners in a hybrid setting in Colorado. The ideal candidate has 4–5+ years of payroll experience, CPP preferred, and strong knowledge of federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent.
• 4–5+ years payroll experience in multi-state environments.
• CPP designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Experience with high-volume, multi-unit retail or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Guide payroll team members, providing direction and development.
• Ensure accurate processing of data changes (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations).
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax regulations and internal controls/audits.
• Review reconciliations, audits, and reporting; partner with Accounting for journal entries.
• Support 401(k) compliance, and system data accuracy across HRIS and payroll platforms.

Skills

Payroll experience

CPP preferred

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

Team coaching

Communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Fin/Bl

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

Job description

As the Payroll Manager, you support the Accounting organization by overseeing day-to-day payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce. This role plays an important part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, while also supporting process improvements as the business grows.

You support and guide a team responsible for payroll execution, with a focus on day-to-day accuracy, timely processing, reporting, compliance, and team support. You serve as a key resource for payroll questions, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.

About Noodles

At Noodles & Company, we believe great food can spark meaningful connections. That’s why we’re on a mission to reintroduce the world to noodles—not just as a meal, but as an experience worth craving. As we evolve our brand to meet the modern guest, we’re focused on creating moments that surprise, delight, and shift perceptions of what fast-casual can be.

Every bowl we serve is rooted in global flavors, fresh ingredients, and intentional hospitality that makes guests feel seen and valued. Our values—We Care, We Show Pride, We Are Passionate, and We Love Life—guide how we show up for our guests, our team members, and each other.

Careers at Noodles are served with a side of:

• Pay range: $85,000-$100,000 annual salary
• Eligible for annual performance bonus up to 15%
• Flexible paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and stock purchase discounts
• Paid maternity and paternity leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth
• Scholarship opportunities through Noodles Foundation
• Monthly technology stipend
• Discounts through our gift card program
• Learn more about our benefits: https://www.noodles.com/careers/perks

Your Day in the Life

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Support and guide payroll team members, providing direction, prioritization, and development
• Ensure accurate processing of employee data changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, as well as internal controls and audit requirements
• Review payroll reconciliations, audits, and validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely payroll-related journal entries and reporting
• Support 401(k) compliance and auditing processes
• Ensure payroll systems are maintained and updated to reflect current employee data, including wages, benefits, and PTO
• Prepare and maintain payroll reporting, including management reports, bonus files, and merit process support
• Serve as a resource for payroll questions and issue resolution from employees, managers, and internal teams, escalating complex matters as appropriate
• Partner with HR, HRIS, and other departments to ensure data accuracy and alignment across systems
• Support and help implement process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiencies within payroll operations
• Support payroll-related projects and initiatives, helping ensure changes are implemented accurately and consistently
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4–5+ years of payroll experience, including experience supporting teams, processes, or payroll operations
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processes and federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience working in high-volume, multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or consumer-facing environments preferred
• Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP, or similar payroll systems preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve system or process issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments
• Proven ability to support, coach, and develop team members
• Experience supporting projects or process improvements preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in our Support Office in Broomfield, Colorado

Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Forbes’ Best Employers for Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self to work.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by role, but all positions at Noodles & Company remain open for applications for at least 3 days from the posting date. This role is currently open and accepting applications.