Payroll Manager

Summary of Primary Functions: Dobbs Equipment is in search of a Payroll Manager to manage the payroll process. This role is multifaceted, high impact and imperative to the Dobbs Equipment culture. The Payroll Manager ensures duties are performed in accordance with federal and state regulations and plan provisions are followed. Ensures data integrity, testing of system changes, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. This role is a member of the Human Resources Team, and this position is located at our corporate office in Riverview. The incumbent will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and serve as an organizational payroll adviser to management and executive teams in developing and implementing process improvement as the company continues to grow. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. (Other duties may be assigned) Highly discrete individual who can handle sensitive and confidential employee information Manage all aspects of the payroll process, including compensation, deductions, and reporting Create compensation (pay) grades and salary ranges using compensation benchmarking Create and maintain compensation notices Create compensation step policy for salaried, hourly, and service technicians. Work with HR Manager to create and implement a (TRS) Total Rewards Strategy Work with accounting to reconcile payroll; GLI interface knowledge. Ensures compliance with applicable local, State, and federal tax agencies Process and maintain all tax registrations in payroll system and assists in quarter-end and year-end processes Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Calculate and process manual check, if necessary. Assist in processing commissions and bonuses. Process payroll and 401K audits, WC audits, and other audits involving compensation Process W2 forms, annual ACA reporting, and EEO Compliance reporting Preparation of templates for import (CSV delimited) where applicable Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, and deductions. Works with Benefits, HR, and Accounting team to ensure the accuracy of payroll Responsible for the creation and maintenance of payroll process handbook Participates in payroll related projects: system upgrades, data integrity projects, and process mapping. Ability to work on a variety of items daily in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to learn new systems quickly to perform most job functions without supervision Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of management Identify key and/or recurring issues, and work to resolve through training, configuration and/or policy and procedural solutions. Critically review and analyze current payroll and tax procedures in order to recommend changes to company policies resulting in best practices. Qualification: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Payroll experience Benefits experience 401K experience Taxes & Reporting experience Education, Skill, and/or Experience Requirements: 4-year degree in related field is preferred Advanced Microsoft Outlook and Excel skills Create tickets, review, and test software changes Strong Math and basic accounting principles. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects related to resolving priority user issues. 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll for multiple locations. Proficient in Workforce Now by ADP is a plus. Spreadsheet and database skills required. Experience working with various compensation structures including commission plans. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Commitment to employee support. Strong sense of urgency in handling sometimes complex payroll challenges. Other HR tasks may be assigned Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 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. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. We're an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment related decisions on the basis of an individual's qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Notice to Applicants: We participate in E-Verify in the United States. Drug Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Notice. Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer.

Created: 2026-03-04