Citi Trends Looking for Payroll Manager at Savannah, GA Full Time

Citi Trends is a high growth, publicly held retail brand with a fleet of 600+ Stores across 33 States. We are the leading specialty value store for lower income African American and Latinx Families with a rich history of catering to under resourced communities on a path to grow to $1 Billion in sales. Our track record of delivering eight straight years of profitability coupled with no debt allows us to invest in people, systems and infrastructure to scale our business. We carry a world-class assortment of branded and private branded merchandise across apparel, accessories, footwear and home for the entire family that is showcased in an inviting store environment staffed by friendly associates. The Citi Trends experience works in rural, suburban and urban communities with the potential to grow to 1,000 stores to serve our loyal and expanding customer base. We are actively building our team of diverse leaders in a culture filled with passion, collaboration, agility and customer obsession and will continue to uphold our longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our purpose, “Live Bold. Live Proud. Respect All.” ignites the passion in our teams to set the bar high and amaze our customers each and every day.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of all payroll functions. Directs and manages day-to-day payroll issues and concerns. This position has direct and indirect reporting relationships to all department heads and employees. The Payroll Manager provides guidance to managers and employees on payroll related policies, processes and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Others duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for all payroll functions.

· Establish objectives and work plans for payroll and delegate assignments to support staff in the payroll department.

· Manage activities of the payroll function, including processing new hires, terminations, status changes, ACH, etc.

· Develop policies and procedures for payroll processing and timekeeping.

· Ensure the generation of the company payroll, including vacation and sick accrual, overtime and withholding status.

· Interpret and ensure compliance of all company pay policies, and is involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect operations.

· Respond and provide resolution if required to all payroll related issues.

· Answer inquires concerning activities and operations of the department by referring to and interpreting policies and procedures and resolution of payroll problems.

· Maintain and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

· Select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

· Understand the principals and practices of payroll administration and multi-state payroll tax.

· Maintain and administer payroll system administration.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

· High personal standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

· Good patience, organizational and time management skills.

· Demonstrated problem solving skills.

· Broad knowledge of payroll laws, practices and policies.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

· Skilled at coaching, teaching and training management and associates.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 7 years of experience as a Payroll Manager. Good interpersonal skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and understand documents such as general correspondence, departmental reports and office procedures/memos. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and fellow associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to talk and hear.

· Manual dexterity is required to operate calculator, computer and telephone.

· Ability to bend down and retrieve documents from files.

· Ability to lift file boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.

TRAVEL: On Occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Savannah, GA 31408