HireClix is looking for a Payroll and Retirement Manager to join our team!Behind every smooth payday at HireClix is a seriously talented payroll operations team — and we're looking for the person who wants to own it. If you're the type who finds deep satisfaction in a clean reconciliation, loves untangling complex compliance problems, and wants to do it all at a 100% employee-owned company where your work directly impacts you and each fellow employee, keep reading.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUWe believe the people who put in the work should share in the success. Here's what you get:Competitive compensation — $110,000–$130,000 annuallyVacation, Holiday, and Personal paid time offFinancial & Employee Ownership:Generous Company 401k matchEmployee Ownership OpportunitiesEmployee Perks:35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)Dining CardEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Online Perk ProgramsTenure ProgramReferral Bonus ProgramWholesaler Club Reimbursement ProgramHealth & Wellness:Medical/Dental/VisionFlexible and Dependent Care spending account optionsHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA)Life/Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits:Telemedicine accessWHAT YOU'LL DOYou'll own the full payroll and retirement ecosystem for a 100% employee-owned hospitality company — here's what it looks like day to day:Maintain and evolve the company's payroll system — GL mapping, new business unit setup, compliance updates, and infrastructure improvementsPartner with the payroll administrator to keep federal and state requirements buttoned upPrepare all payroll-related journal entries: weekly payroll, reclass entries, cash adjustments, PTO accruals, and moreOwn payroll balance sheet reconciliations — Accrued Payroll, FSA, 401K, Accrued Time Off, payroll bank account — and resolve variances promptlyLead weekly payroll process reviews to keep everything accurate and compliantStep in as backup Payroll Specialist/ HRIS Administrator when neededCommunicate clearly and promptly with all stakeholdersManage annual administration of the ESOP and 401k retirement plansCollaborate with TPAs, auditors, attorneys, and HR on testing, corrections, and complianceEnsure all ERISA and Plan Document communications go out on time and on point (SPDs, SARs, SBCs, and more)Generate and proof required compliance reporting: EEO-1, Non-Discrimination testing, and beyondQualificationsWHO YOU AREYou don't need to have worked in hospitality before — but you do need to be the kind of person who takes serious ownership of their work (fitting, given we're employee-owned). Specifically:You're highly organized and can juggle competing deadlinesYou work well independently and know how to prioritize when everything feels urgentYou have a sharp eye for detail — a misplaced decimal bothers youYou stay calm under pressure and bring solutionsYou communicate clearly and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels — payroll touches everyoneYou approach team leadership with equity and respect, creating an environment where people actually want to show upOn paper, you bring:Background in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field5–7 years of relevant payroll and/or retirement plan experience2–3 years of direct supervisory experienceExperience in payroll operations for a larger-sized organization of 800-2,000+ employeesStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and beyond)Experience with payroll systems, ERISA compliance, and retirement plan administrationABOUT NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUPWe're a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you'll not just be an employee- you'll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there's no catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We're proud to have one of the friendliest hospitality staffs in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.Sound like your kind of challenge? We'd love to hear from you.