Job description

Job Summary:

The Manager, Payroll will oversee the production payroll processes and data collection for time and pieces for a designated district. Manages all payroll and data collection functions, taking into account an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines as well as demonstrating an understanding of the commitment to accuracy in all aspects that relate to payroll. Must have knowledge of payroll rules and laws, as well as Field Data Collection process. This position is essential to the organization, given the risk involved and complexity of the payroll process in the United States. This position is responsible for the accuracy and timely processing of field, admin, and partner time and piece keeping and payroll. The complexity of payroll encompasses hourly rates, piece rates, bonus structures (Field, Admin, and Partners), incentive pay programs, and pick for quality score as well as the collection of each of these items mentioned

Job Contributions and Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Responsible for the compliance of best practices & systems for U.S. payroll and US Field Data Collection
• Responsible for the project management of processing and reporting payroll and US Field Data Collection. Ensures deadlines within the project plan are met
• Responsible for the overall quality and internal Control within the U.S payroll department.
• Responsible for ensuring all payroll processes and field data collection processes are standardized and standard operating procedures are followed by payroll specialists and Data Collection Specialists
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely processing of third party checks on weekly basis.
• Partner with the ranch mangers and partners, Operations and Field Human Resources to identify process improvements to the payroll process and data collection reporting.
• Responsible for the timely collection of all field data collection to include all pieces, hours and rates.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of Operations and the admin companies payroll on a weekly and/or biweekly basis
• Responsible for uploading the ACH files to the bank and responsible for the pay review of positive pay exceptions. 95 Company Global JD Next review date: 05/11/2025
• Responsible for that payroll and data collection teams to provide general support to production such as Epay and other payroll communications and support. Staff Management
• Provide development opportunities to Payroll team members as well as the Data Collection employees
• Sets goals for payroll and data collection teams and members and fosters a team environment to achieve common team goals
• Responsible for the execution of the performance metrics of the payroll and data collection department and assessing the results against the metrics for the U.S
• Responsible for the creation of employee job plans and ensures timely completion along with evaluation of the performance reviews · Works directly with direct reports on setting and monitoring annual goals · Responsible for meeting with each direct report on at least a monthly basis

Other duties assigned

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Knowledge (Include level of expertise) /

• CPP Certification preferred Skills / Abilities
• Must demonstrate outstanding stewardship and relationship building skills to expand the mission of Reiter Affiliated Companies
• Knowledge and experience of the farming industry and issues would be a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation
• Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit a plus
• Proficient using standard office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Experience in project management is preferable
• Experience in employee mentoring, coaching and disciplinary actions
• Very high level of organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility in competently juggling competing priorities and changing expectations
• Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and mature business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management
• Excellent consulting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Willingness to ask questions rather than just follow directions is required
• Must demonstrate good judgment and mature business skills

Competencies

Self-Awareness - Expert/Teacher

Self-Management -Expert/Teacher

Organizational Awareness -Expert/Teacher

Conflict Management -Expert/Teacher

Service Orientation -Expert/Teacher

Community Strategies -Expert/Teacher

Project Management -Advanced/Proficient

Development of Others - Expert/Teacher

Process Management - Advanced/Proficient

Resources Management Expert/Teacher

Efficiencies Management Expert/Teacher

Cost Control Management Expert/Teacher

Business Understanding Expert/Teacher

Regulatory Compliance Expert/Teacher

Accounting Expert/Teacher

Financial Analysis and Reporting Expert/Teacher

Cash Flow Management Expert/Teacher

Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree in related fields or a combination of experience (not less than 3 years)

Field/s of Education

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Benefits Administration

Years of experience

Minimum 3-5 years experience in a payroll supervisory roll

Licenses:

Valid State Driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company insurance.

Languages

• English Spoken: Fluent Read: Fluent Written: Fluent
• Spanish Spoken: Fluent% Read: Fluent Written: Fluent

Necessary Software

• Microsoft Office Suite –Proficient

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel 10% percent of the time – domestic and other districts in the US

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

About Us

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC)

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll’s proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru.

We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that “delight” consumers around the world –from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $102,108.00 - $118,323.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll Supervisory roll: 3 years (Required)
• Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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