Payroll Assistant Manager

Position Summary

AgData Global, LLC. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to support the Payroll Manager in overseeing daily payroll operations and supervising payroll staff. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while maintaining strong team performance and operational efficiency.

This is a full-time position. The typical schedule is Monday through Saturday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Overtime may be required to meet departmental deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train payroll staff.
• Oversee daily workflow and department operations.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handle employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
• Develop team strategies to meet departmental goals.
• Identify training needs and ensure team members are properly trained.
• Meet weekly with team leads to coordinate work schedules and assignments.
• Resolve operational conflicts and promote a collaborative work environment.
• Monitor staff productivity and performance.
• Identify process improvements and make recommendations to the Payroll Manager.

Payroll Operations

• Oversee payroll procedures and manage payroll-related inquiries.
• Process payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll updates (new hires, terminations, pay rate changes).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Facilitate payroll audits by providing records and documentation.
• Recommend updates to payroll systems, software, and procedures.
• Generate reports to update leadership on payroll and team performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Payroll, Accounting, or related field — or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of payroll processing experience required.
• 3+ years of payroll leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and wage and hour laws.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with payroll software systems (Famous Software experience preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to delegate effectively and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral communication and active listening skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace.

Additional Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable to operate a company vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds; frequently required to reach with hands and arms.. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Pay: $1,352.00 - $1,500.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person