Performance Foodservice · 15 hours ago
Payroll Manager
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPerformance Foodservice is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager / Field Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll operations for two Field Operating Companies. This hybrid role involves managing payroll operations, administering complex incentive programs, and ensuring compliance across all payroll activities while supervising payroll staff.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise all payroll preparation and distribution activities for two OpCos, ensuring accuracy and on‑time processing
Conduct daily review of payroll data for each location
Maintain and manage the payroll system database, ensuring tax bodies and configurations are accurate and balanced
Approve wage attachments and verify accuracy of all deductions
Direct the preparation of manual checks and ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Complete payroll‑related inter‑company charges as required
Analyze and reconcile payroll‑related general ledger accounts
Administer and validate complex sales incentive programs, including multi‑tiered commissions, quota‑based earnings, variable bonus structures, SPIFFs, draws, performance multipliers, and location‑specific incentive rules
Ensure accurate payout calculations through auditing, data reconciliation, and interpretation of incentive plan designs
Manage transportation and warehouse component pay programs, including productivity‑based pay and specialized incentive structures
Perform detailed compensation reviews, troubleshoot discrepancies, and partner with Sales, Transportation, Warehouse, HR, and Finance to ensure accuracy
Maintain monthly and quarterly compensation records in accordance with company requirements
Utilize advanced Excel and Power BI to create, modify, and interpret reports and dashboards that support payroll transparency and operational decision‑making
Effectively use internal systems and tools to execute payroll and compensation processes. (Examples noted in email include Portal, UKG, WFD, APT, Alpha, BOLT, OmniTracs, and Sales Portal.)
Supervise payroll associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution
Promote strong team alignment and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence
Participate as a contributing team member across multiple departments to support business needs
Perform additional related duties as assigned in support of organizational goals
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
2-4 Years Experience Payroll Accounting, Finance and or related with knowledge of payroll taws and timekeeping systems
Company
Performance Foodservice
See the Performance Foodservice difference
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Grosheider, CMA, CTP, MBA
Vice President of Finance, CFO for North Texas
Jeremy Werth
CFO / VP of Finance
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