**WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like… + **Care beyond the table** – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong. + **Opportunities to fill your cup** – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you’ll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning. + **A warm welcome** – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a “home away from home” feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees. **Serving up the care – and career – you crave.** **WHAT YOU'LL DO** Provides backup and support to the Payroll Manager, payroll, and compliance team members. Assists with processing payroll and compliance as needed, running reports, communicating payroll information to the field and home office employees, and initiating the payroll cycles. Research information and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll and compliance. Ensures checks are printed and distributed timely. Prints and issues payroll checks. Trains, provides direction, and coordinates activities of other coordinators. Processes store hourly payroll, including store opening trainers, as needed to fill in for payroll team members who are away from the office. Research and audit for accuracy payroll transmissions including corrections to timecards, hours worked, vacation requests, etc. Enters and balances various payroll transactions such as tips, rehires, terminations in error, etc. · Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies (i.e. wrong employee numbers, hours charged to wrong stores, job class, rate of pay, deductions, etc.). Balances registers with transmittals incorporating all payroll corrections to include sick pay, back pay, vacation, bonus, borrowed manpower, insufficient/excessive tips, etc. · Ensures that all direct deposits, Paycard and paper checks are printed and distributed timely. · Processes new hire paperwork such as W4s. Maintains payroll records for W-2s; processes and issues W-2 forms. Provides year-end processing of W2s including reporting to the government and vendors. (i.e. Netspend). · Orders stop payments on lost checks; verifies check status with bank to ensure that it has not cleared. Processes replacement checks. · Collaborates with Accounts Payable as needed on a variety of tasks. · Processes unclaimed property. · Research requests from legal. · Provide primary and backup for MSBC payroll. · Research and resolve issues with General Ledger, including reconciliations, posting cycles, settlements, trials, adjusting entries, year-end processes, refunds, write-offs, etc. · Review federal, state, and local tax forms and update as needed · Monitors employee terminations, leaves of absence and return to work for payroll actions. · Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits, Risk Management, HRIS, Accounting, and other internal department on a variety of issues. · Research and resolve employee payroll questions and assists employees with resolution; includes Skylight Netspend, OLWS, tax forms, check deductions, pay rates, time worked, etc. · Provide back up for payroll coordinators and compliance representatives as needed. · Act as primary and back up for MIT salary and payroll begins. · Processes Skyposits requests. · Trains new payroll coordinators and assists them with issues/questions. · Ensure phone coverage for 8:15 – 5:15 CT for payroll and compliance. · Other duties as assigned. **WHAT YOU'LL NEED** High School Diploma and 3-5 years Cracker Barrel payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Basic knowledge of accounting. · Strong oral communication skills. · Strong knowledge of Cracker Barrel payroll systems and departmental operations. · Strong knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws, and local, state and federal taxation laws. · Strong mathematical skills. · Knowledge of banking procedures regarding direct deposit. · Auditing skills. · Proficient computer skills. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  ** + **Compensation:** Competitive Salary + **Care for Your Well-being:** Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1 | Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program + **Growth and Development:** Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development + **Invest in Your Future:** 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program + **Even More to Look Forward to:** 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items **ABOUT US** _For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel._ **PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW** **Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.** Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. At Cracker Barrel, we believe everyone deserves to feel cared for – we start with our team. To us, care means Culture, Achievement, Responsibility, and Experience and is the foundation for everything we do. We’re welcoming team players and go-above-and-beyond helpers who value what everyone brings to the table. Our passion and commitment to serving others – and each other – bonds us to work together no matter what the fast-paced and unpredictable days bring. At Cracker Barrel, you’re never alone on the journey. Whether you’re serving our guests or serving someone who is, you’re part of a team that creates a “home away from home” feeling and encourages opportunities to learn new skills and find fulfillment in every role. We know that when we care for each other, we can create the best experience for our guests – and that’s something we all crave. Ready to gather ‘round our table? We’re serving up the care – and career – you crave. Click here to tell us about yourself! We'll get in touch if there's an opportunity that seems like a good fit. For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel. In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department toll free at 1-800-333-9566. Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 1-800-333-9566 so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566. Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.