Payroll Manager

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll for our on-site Store Support Center in Sunbury, PA. The role oversees payroll for salaried and hourly staff across multiple pay groups and locations, ensuring timely, accurate processing in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and at least 5 years in payroll, including 2 in a supervisory capacity. Experience with Workday Payroll or similar systems is required; strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with Workday Payroll or a comparable system (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly associates across multiple pay groups and locations.
• 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 internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and analyze ad-hoc payroll reports.
• Build partnerships with Finance, HR, Operations and IT departments.
• Support payroll system initiatives, upgrades, and testing with minimal store disruption.
• Lead and develop payroll staff through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday Payroll

PeopleSoft

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address: 1000 S. 2nd Street

Job Description: The Manager of Payroll is responsible for overseeing payroll operations in a high-volume, multi-state retail environment, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in accordance with corporate policy and all federal, state and local regulations.

This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, IT and Store Operations teams to effectively resolve payroll issues, support payroll and HCM related system initiatives and maintain strong internal controls.

This position is on-site at our Store Support Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania with potential for a hybrid work schedule.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate may be responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• 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.
• Communicate in a concise and professional manner while prioritizing and multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven role.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides direct supervision to one Payroll Supervisor and indirect supervision of Payroll Clerks. Responsibilities include performance management, coaching, workload prioritization, and staff development.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll department, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• At least 2 years of experience using Workday Payroll preferred, or a comparable combination of PeopleSoft and Workday Payroll.
• Certifications (Preferred) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!