Assistant Payroll Manager

Grand Design RV • Middlebury, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Design RV is currently sourcing an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our Team. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will be responsible for leading the day ‑ to ‑ day payroll operations while actively processing payroll alongside the team. This role ensures accurate, timely weekly payroll execution, maintains payroll coverage and attendance, and serves as the first level of leadership for payroll team members. The Assistant Payroll Manager ensures operational continuity and supports the Payroll Manager in executing payroll strategy and improvements. Founded in 2012, Grand Design has become one of the fastest-growing RV brands in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers in North America. Case in point? August 2023 was cause for celebration after Grand Design produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle. "Reaching this mark is not just a testament to the hard work and vision of our incredible team, but it is also a reflection of the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us," (Don Clark, President and CEO). "We strive for nothing less than customers for life." As our journey continues, Grand Design remains focused on its mission: to lead the industry in quality and innovation, while fostering a family-like connection among our team members, customers, and dealers. That's our story and our journey. What's yours?

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a high‑volume environment preferred
• Experience with time and attendance systems and payroll systems required
• Prior experience leading or mentoring others strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office required
• Able to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to effectively relate to people at all levels in the organization
• Possess excellent time management skills to reach critical deadlines throughout the week
• Keyboarding and 10-key Skills & Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to meet strict weekly payroll deadlines
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task in a fast-paced environment
• High ethical standards and confidentiality
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work early hours with flexible schedule as needed
• Office sitting and standing environment
• Position may require sitting for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a time and attendance system and payroll system a plus

Responsibilities

• Operational Payroll Processing (Lead & Process)
• Oversee and personally process weekly payroll for over 2,400 employees across multiple production plants with GDRV and WTOW
• Ensure accurate collection, review, approval, and retention of employee time and attendance records
• Process employee pay changes, tax updates, deductions, leave usage, attendance programs, and corrections
• Perform and lead weekly payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Oversee check distribution and payroll postings
• Team Leadership & Coverage
• Serve as the daily leader for Payroll Processors
• Assign work, prioritize deadlines, and always ensure payroll coverage
• Monitor payroll team attendance and ensure backup coverage during absences
• Provide training, guidance, and day‑to-day support to payroll staff
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues before involving the Payroll Manager
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare and review payroll reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
• Ensure proper filing and retention of payroll documentation
• Support internal audits and payroll reconciliations
• Collaboration & Support
• Partner closely with Human Resources, supervisors, and managers to resolve payroll issues
• Provide payroll guidance to employees and leaders
• Participate in payroll system improvements and process enhancements
• Support special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees