Payroll Manager

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula.

We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality.

Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.

Manage Company-wide payroll preparation and distribution – Hilmar, Dalhart, and Kansas locations. Responsible for overseeing accurate and timely Payroll processing in compliance with government regulations. Responsible for data integrity within Workforce Timekeeping Program, ADP Payroll, Schwab 401k Deferral and Match deposit file etc.

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll; special payments, 401k wire, tax deposits, ACH file transmittal, etc.
• Lead a high-performing Payroll team comprised of one Payroll Processing Specialist.
• Manage relationship with the company’s external payroll service provider to ensure payroll production is accurate, timely, and efficient.
• Lead Payroll related system administration, troubleshooting, implementation, configuration, and integration while partnering with Human Resources and IT to facilitate cross-departmental needs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve efficiencies in payroll processing.
• Validate federal and state quarterly and annual report.
• Reconcile tax returns, state, federal (IRS), and SSA (Social Security Administration).
• Work cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders (HR, Legal, IT, Benefits, and external service providers) providing payroll related support.
• Participate in scheduled annual audits and audit requests as needed.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Maintain regulatory updates and detailed policy/procedures.
• Maintain the General Ledger account structure.

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 5 years related experience OR Master’s degree plus 1 year related experience.
• Strong understanding and adherence to confidentiality, integrity, and ethics.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience overseeing a process and direct reports.
• Proficient in Excel i.e. V-lookups, pivot tables and formulas.

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 7 years’ related experience OR Master's degree plus 2 years’ related experience.
• ADP Vantage Payroll Software experience.
• SAP experience.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) Certification.

The work is primarily performed in an office environment and the physical demands are characteristic of a mostly sedentary role. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.

Food safety is a company wide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.

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Salary Range: USD (103145.0 - 154718.0) ANN

The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.