Payroll Manager, Mount Carmel

Who we are
Family-owned and operated since ****, JDK is a diversified, multi-unit operator headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
We operate restaurants and hotels in six states, including a medical service division.
We are a people-first organization guided by three core values: Hungry, Humble, and Smart.
Our mission is simple: to take care of people.
That commitment begins with our own team.
The role
As Payroll Manager at JDK, you will lead a payroll team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across our multi-entity, multi-state organization, including hourly and salaried employees, bonus payrolls, off-cycle runs, garnishments, deductions, and payroll taxes.
You are the liaison between Human Resources, Field Operations, Accounting, and the Payroll team; ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear communication at every step.
You report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and operate with a high degree of authority and autonomy over your function.
This is not a role for someone who wants to process and move on.
It is a role for someone who wants to help set the standard, build the process, develop the team, and make the function better than they found it.
What youll do
Full-cycle payroll processing across multiple legal entities and EINs; weekly, biweekly, and off-cycle runs for hourly and salaried employees.
Accurate and timely processing of wage attachments, garnishments, deductions, and other wages
Payroll tax compliance; federal, state, and local withholding, quarterly and annual filings, and staying current on multi-state wage and hour law
Payroll optimization using our HRIS (currently Rippling); system configuration, troubleshooting, and vendor accountability
Audit reporting; compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and wages for leadership review
Development and implementation of measurable payroll standards and metrics to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement
Benefits deduction accuracy and coordination with Human Resources
Year-end processing (W2s, reporting, reconciliation)
Supervisory responsibility for the Payroll team; selecting, training, developing, and providing clear and timely feedback to your people
Internal controls; continuously monitoring workflow procedures and enhancing them as needed
What you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
5+ years of full-cycle payroll management experience in a multi-state, multi-entity environment; hospitality or high-volume hourly workforce strongly preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) credential required; candidates actively pursuing the CPP designation will be considered, contingent upon obtaining the certification within six months of their start date
Deep working knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax law, wage and hour compliance, and regulatory reporting
Proven experience with complex HRIS platforms; Rippling experience a significant plus
Learning agility and technical adaptability; you embrace new systems, figure them out quickly, and bring your team along with you
Exceptional attention to detail; you notice what others miss, you document what you find, and you fix it before it reaches an employee
Composure under pressure; payroll doesn't pause for system errors, and neither do you
Clear, direct communicator who can advocate for the right process with operators, vendors, and senior leadership
While payroll demands high precision and confidentiality, the ideal candidate balances this rigor with a positive, approachable demeanor.
We are looking for an individual who fosters a welcoming environment and brings an encouraging energy to the workplace.
Where you'll work
This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work
Why JDK
Competitive pay
$75,000$95,000 based on experience, with a clear path as your impact grows.
A growing, diversified organization
If you're looking for a payroll position that challenges and develops you, this is it.
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.
Values-driven culture
A culture built on doing things right, not just fast.
Disclaimer
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job.
It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.
As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
JDK Management Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
For more information about E-Verify and your rights, please review the E-Verify Posters.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The pay range for this role is:
75,********,000 USD per year(JDK Corporate Office)
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