Payroll Manager

The Company

Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.

The Team

We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective team to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference that we can.

The Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for payroll department operations and payroll staff to ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for 26,000+ associates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and regulatory compliance for multi-state payroll environment, including garnishments.
• Provide efficient and effective customer service to the company’s associates.
• Prepare data for year-end functions, including bonuses.
• Payroll tax reporting and account reconciliations.
• Identify key and recurring issues and implement solutions through training, system configuration, and policy and procedure changes.
• Work with HR to develop processes that facilitate payroll and HR system integration.
• Work with other departments to ensure processing integrity and efficient/effective procedures.
• Balancing of GL accounts.
• Manage team members through hiring, coaching, resource planning/prioritization, career planning and development, and overall performance management.
• Observe all company rules and policies.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 5+ years of experience in payroll or related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in supervisory role or management required.
• Intermediate computer/office skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, voicemail, internet/intranet, etc.). Strong Excel skills are desired.
• SAP experience preferred.
• High degree of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments by stated deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Must possess the ability to work as a team and independently with a high degree of self-motivation and discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create reports and execute presentations.
• Must be able to adapt to changing needs, especially during times of high volume and/or stress.