Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

CAVA can trace its roots back to a single restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. Today it includes nearly 90 fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants and a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold in Whole Foods Markets nationwide. In 2018, CAVA joined with Zoës Kitchen – and together, we’re sharing a passion for bold, craveable meals and exceptional guest experiences with eaters across the country.
From our restaurants to our support center, CAVA team members foster a culture built on five pillars:
• Positivity – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about our mission and the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• Thoughtfulness – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role:
The Payroll Manager supervises Payroll representatives, ensuring that all processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. In addition, the Payroll Manager operates as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues and continuously looks for improvements in operational processes and designs and implements those initiatives. Optimizes the contribution of the team through coaching, counseling and implements workable solutions to business issues/problems with minimum referral to management. Conducts work planning, estimation and prioritization to optimize performance of team and works with Payroll Manager to define standards and reusable approaches for Payroll operations. This individual manages effective internal/external client relationships within own area of responsibility and build client relationships in the wider group or unit.
 
What you’ll Do:
• Interpret day-to-day business objectives and preparation/execution of operational practices/work programs.
• Supervise Payroll staff and prepare work schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Work with team members in the field to ensure payroll is accurately processed
• Ensure all payroll accounts are reconciled and variances are explained
• Evaluate control environment and adhere to policies and procedures
• Participates in interview process for new hires into Payroll roles
• Work with HR department to ensure all necessary employee paperwork has been completed
• Defines standards and reusable approaches within the Payroll operational framework.
• Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Provide guidance to and shares knowledge with colleagues/team members relating to own specialization.
• Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes.
• Accountable for ongoing management of effective client service relationship as the main point of contact for management.
 
Qualifications:

• UltiPro experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-unit business.
• Minimum of 5 years of fast paced customer experience with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual with English and Spanish preferred
• Experience in a shared service environment and solid understanding of Payroll cycles.
• Ability to effectively supervise team members and work as a member of that team and organize work activities for other members of that team.

What We Offer:
• A competitive base salary, plus annual bonus
• Unlimited paid time off
• A generous benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution after one year
• Free CAVA food
• Paid parental, bereavement and community service leave
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”

CAVA fuels full lives through a bold and innovative food culture.

We started in a chef’s kitchen, and our culinary roots continue to drive us forward as we empower all eaters to create the meals they’ve been craving.

We’re serving customers in 40 fast-casual restaurant locations (and counting!) and you can find CAVA dips + spreads at specialty markets nearby. But we have a thrilling opportunity ahead of us: fueling full lives across the country as we grow.

We’re looking for the go-getters, the savorers, the creators, the celebrators, and the explorers to help us do it. From mindful sourcing to craveable recipes, revolutionary tech to authentic customer exchanges, we’re building a team that’s passionate about creating meaningful experiences and sharing good food. Think you’re the one for the job? Then join us.

Senior Payroll Manager

CAVA can trace its roots back to a single restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. Today it includes nearly 90 fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants and a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold in Whole Foods Markets nationwide. In 2018, CAVA joined with Zoës Kitchen – and together, we’re sharing a passion for bold, craveable meals and exceptional guest experiences with eaters across the country.
From our restaurants to our support center, CAVA team members foster a culture built on five pillars:
• Positivity – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about our mission and the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• Thoughtfulness – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role:
The Payroll Manager supervises Payroll representatives, ensuring that all processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. In addition, the Payroll Manager operates as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues and continuously looks for improvements in operational processes and designs and implements those initiatives. Optimizes the contribution of the team through coaching, counseling and implements workable solutions to business issues/problems with minimum referral to management. Conducts work planning, estimation and prioritization to optimize performance of team and works with Payroll Manager to define standards and reusable approaches for Payroll operations. This individual manages effective internal/external client relationships within own area of responsibility and build client relationships in the wider group or unit.
 
What you’ll Do:
• Interpret day-to-day business objectives and preparation/execution of operational practices/work programs.
• Supervise Payroll staff and prepare work schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Work with team members in the field to ensure payroll is accurately processed
• Ensure all payroll accounts are reconciled and variances are explained
• Evaluate control environment and adhere to policies and procedures
• Participates in interview process for new hires into Payroll roles
• Work with HR department to ensure all necessary employee paperwork has been completed
• Defines standards and reusable approaches within the Payroll operational framework.
• Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Provide guidance to and shares knowledge with colleagues/team members relating to own specialization.
• Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes.
• Accountable for ongoing management of effective client service relationship as the main point of contact for management.
 
Qualifications:

• UltiPro experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-unit business.
• Minimum of 5 years of fast paced customer experience with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual with English and Spanish preferred
• Experience in a shared service environment and solid understanding of Payroll cycles.
• Ability to effectively supervise team members and work as a member of that team and organize work activities for other members of that team.

What We Offer:
• A competitive base salary, plus annual bonus
• Unlimited paid time off
• A generous benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution after one year
• Free CAVA food
• Paid parental, bereavement and community service leave
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”

CAVA fuels full lives through a bold and innovative food culture.

We started in a chef’s kitchen, and our culinary roots continue to drive us forward as we empower all eaters to create the meals they’ve been craving.

We’re serving customers in 40 fast-casual restaurant locations (and counting!) and you can find CAVA dips + spreads at specialty markets nearby. But we have a thrilling opportunity ahead of us: fueling full lives across the country as we grow.

We’re looking for the go-getters, the savorers, the creators, the celebrators, and the explorers to help us do it. From mindful sourcing to craveable recipes, revolutionary tech to authentic customer exchanges, we’re building a team that’s passionate about creating meaningful experiences and sharing good food. Think you’re the one for the job? Then join us.