Payroll Manager

Company: Smart Care
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Smart Care Climate Solutions is the trusted service leader in the commercial refrigeration industry. Nationwide thousands of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and schools rely on Smart Care to provide preventative maintenance as well as service and repair of commercial refrigeration, beverage and ice machine equipment. Position Description The Payroll Manager will manage the organization’s payroll function, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position will manage a multi-state, union, multi-pay group weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees in a fast growth company. To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. You should be resourceful, analytical, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with internal customers. Main Responsibilities: Maintains and reviews QuickBooks payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions weekly including uploading timesheet detail for hourly employees, salaries, commissions, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. Submit/upload all benefits including but not limited to HAS contributions and 401K contributions Process federal and state withholding payments weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually (940/941/W-2) Review, submit and pay union contributions to all active participating unions and pension administrators monthly (approximately 8 unions) Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. Generates reporting, data and analytics corresponding to payroll. Coordinates with compensation team on annual merit planning/bonus payout processes. Coordinates with M&A team on new team members added to existing payrolls and creating new pay groups for acquisitions. Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. Completes registrations for new tax jurisdictions. Works closely with Finance team to address general ledger and payroll cash management items. Implement standard payroll processing system across organization Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks payroll software and processing in multiple jurisdictions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong collaboration and leadership skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required. Five to seven years of related experience required. Preferred Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communications skills Strong problem-solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail Analytical skills, logical, decisive, and comfortable with leveraging data analytics to drive decisions Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels across the organization About Smart Care Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com .

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