Payroll Manager

Refresco; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in overseeing payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. In this pivotal role, you will ensure accurate payroll processing while adhering to local and federal regulations. You will manage a team of payroll professionals, drive compliance, and tackle complex payroll challenges. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, all while contributing to a vision of putting drinks on every table. If you are passionate about leadership and payroll excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of payroll processing and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll and leading a payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll operations and ensure compliance with laws.
• Manage payroll staff and address complex payroll issues promptly.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Tax Regulations

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Corporate Office Tampa
Tampa, FL 33614, USA

Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll operations in the United States and eventually Canada, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll while adhering to local and federal regulations. This role manages a team of 6-10 payroll professionals, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities. This role manages complex payroll issues, upholds standard operating procedures for payroll processing, and ensures adherence to withholding tax regulations.

Essential Functions:

1. Oversee Daily Payroll Operations: Supervise all aspects of daily payroll operations for the United States, including processing payroll for union and non-union employees. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
2. Manage Payroll Staff: Lead and mentor a team of 6-10 payroll staff, including workload allocation, training, and performance evaluations. Handle hiring decisions, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel actions. Develop and document training procedures.
3. Coordinate Payroll Production: Oversee the processing of weekly, biweekly, and special compensation payrolls, and manage the issuance of off-cycle payrolls.
4. Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure that payroll operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including withholding taxes and reporting requirements. Review and verify payroll calculations for accuracy and timely disbursements.
5. Handle Complex Payroll Issues: Address and resolve complex payroll issues and employee inquiries promptly.
6. Maintain Confidentiality: Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.
7. Ensure SOX Compliance: Verify that the payroll department adheres to SOX compliance standards.
8. Audit and Analyze: Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards. Analyze operations, procedures, and policies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
9. Collaborate with Business Partners: Collaborate with HR Finance to validate the financial impact of processed payroll. Work with HR business partners to ensure efficient execution of projects.
10. Assist with System Changes: Serve as a subject matter expert in testing payroll-related system changes and upgrades.
11. Manage Customer Service: Research and respond to payroll-related inquiries to ensure high-quality customer service.

Required Skills and Competencies:

1. Extensive understanding of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a payroll team.
3. Strong problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
4. Ability to interact effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.
5. Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive payroll information.
6. Capacity to handle multiple tasks and work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred.
2. Experience managing multi-state payroll.
3. Must be proficient with California State regulations.
4. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Teams).

Working Conditions:

1. Continuously sitting for prolonged periods in a temperature-controlled building.
2. Fast-paced work environment, requiring the ability to remain focused and maintain accuracy under pressure.
3. Attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
4. May require occasional overtime during peak payroll periods, including working on holidays that fall within payroll processing or year-end activities.

Travel Requirements:

1. Based on-site in the Tampa corporate office.
2. 10%-15% annual travel for team meetings or project-related initiatives.
3. Due to this role's impact on Refresco North American operations, travel on short notice to provide business critical support may be required.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, while bringing your authentic self to work.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

1. Medical/dental/vision insurance
2. Life insurance
3. 401(k) savings plan with company match
4. Paid holidays and vacation

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!