**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** Researches, troubleshoots and develops system and manual procedures to increase the accuracy of payroll functions. Supervises, trains, and coordinates activities of payroll coordinators. Performs administrative payroll duties; however, these are secondary to payroll research, analysis, problem solving and supervision of the day-to-day operation of the department. + Supervises payroll and compliance personnel; assist with setting and enforcing department policies and rules including disciplinary issues, performance reviews, recognition and personnel issues. + Delegates workload and reviews performance to ensure all work is properly completed. + Oversees problem solving and troubleshooting of complex payroll, garnishment, child support, and levies. + Creates, maintains, and generates various reports for the department. + Checks accuracy of edits and makes wage adjustments as necessary. + Manages year-end reporting including W2 processing with W2 vendor. + Researches payroll laws, common practices, and other payroll-related topics to ensure compliance. + Participates in audits. + Participates in miscellaneous census reporting. + Performs departmental administrative duties, including maintaining all correspondence within department and between department and stores, making and fielding telephone calls. + Assists Payroll Manager with preparing departmental budget. + Maintains, balances, and researches variances in departmental budget for supplies, equipment maintenance, etc. + Analyzes cost against budget and calls appropriate accounting personnel with questions or errors. + Researches and answers complex payroll and P&L questions from Payroll Coordinators, District Managers, General Managers, etc. + Interprets payroll operating policies and procedures. + Analyzes payroll/personnel transactions for validity/accuracy in recording and reporting. + Ensures system and manual procedures are adequate for accurate payroll processing. + Develops and recommends procedure or system change to correct processing errors. + Assists Payroll Manager developing and aligning departmental goals and objectives. + Other duties as assigned. **WHAT YOU'LL NEED** + High School diploma and 5 years of senior level experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred. + Workday experience required. + Supervisory skills. + Thorough knowledge of payroll. + Strong knowledge of operations and interdependencies of the payroll system with other departments and systems. + Strong knowledge of labor laws, IRS regulations, state, local, and federal taxes, and tip allocation. + Auditing skills. + Strong oral and written communication skills. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  ** + **Compensation and Bonuses:** Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities + **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.