Southall Farm and Inn is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way. The Payroll Manager plays a crucial role in Southall's mission, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of Team Member compensation and providing broader support to the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Calculate Team Member wages, taxes and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Utilize payroll software to process bi-weekly payroll, manage data and generate reports
• Ensure leadership compliance with timesheet corrections and approvals
• Conduct periodic audits
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including Team Member data, timesheets and payment information
• Ensure accurate tax filings, withholding and agency reporting
• Receive and ensure proper distribution of payroll checks
• Provide timely and accurate response to Team Member payroll inquiries, clarifications and discrepancies
• Maintain familiarity with current federal, state and local tax laws and regulations
• Provide general support for the needs and priorities of the Finance Department
• Other duties as assigned by Finance Leadership

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of successful payroll experience in a hospitality or complex food & beverage environment required
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now, Evention and Expensify strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion
• Ability to navigate through complex problems and make decisions guided by established policies and procedures
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to effectively provide directions in a clear, concise and professional manner in both verbal and written form
• Ability to effectively listen to, empathize with and resolve Team Member concerns in a friendly and positive manner
• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the English language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Accounting highly preferred
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - limited lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying up to 15-20 lbs. generally boxes, computer equipment
• Limited bending/kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment
• Mobility - limited, between offices and departments
• Infrequent continuous standing, climbing or driving required

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.