Payroll Manager

Description Job Summary Woerner Agribusiness, a family-owned agribusiness company headquartered in Foley, Alabama, is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Human Resources/Payroll Manager to join our team. The Human Resources and Payroll Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position is directly involved with all departments within the company including the farms located in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana; the three Landscape Supply retail stores; the Transportation department; and the Corporate Office. Supervisory Responsibilities Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. HRIS System, Onboarding Oversees the daily workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Duties/Responsibilities Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations. Foster a positive work environment; address issues promptly and effectively; investigate and resolve employee conflicts and complaints; oversee fair enforcement of progressive discipline policy. Manages the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Will handle necessary pre-employment background screenings and ensure all onboarding paperwork is accurate and completed timely. Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Responsible for the PREPARATION and PROCESSING of biweekly payroll for over 150 employees in multiple states; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions. Assists with Worker's Compensation Claims, vehicle accidents and related documentation and investigations. Handles the administration of the electronic timekeeping system. Setup each employee, valid programs for each employee's charges, and adherence to FLSA; monitor submissions of approved timesheets, ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service. Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations; complete all necessary pre-employment background screenings; follow up with new hires and current employees for missing documentation; ensure compliance with E-verify, I9 and H2A program rules; comply with retention of records policies and procedures. Administer employee benefits programs. Liaison with insurance company. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills / Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. Three or more (3+) years in a Payroll office performing all payroll functions; (3 years additional payroll office experience in lieu of Associate's degree). Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system Excellent problem solving/ judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines Ability to travel to outlying locations when needed. Paylocity experience is a plus Experience with H2A program compliance is a plus. Education and Experience Three or more (3+) years in a Payroll office performing all payroll functions; (3 years additional payroll office experience in lieu of Associate's degree). A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity company. #J-18808-Ljbffr