What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Innovetive Petcare?
Department: Human Resources
Location: Austin, Texas
Join a Team That's Passionate About Pets—and People.
At Innovetive Petcare, we believe exceptional care for pets starts with exceptional people. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our growing network of 80 veterinary practices across 16 states is driven by a shared mission: to provide best-in-class service and support for the veterinary teams who care for our communities' pets every day.
We're looking for a skilled Payroll Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment to lead payroll operations for our 2,500 employees. This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact, ensure payroll accuracy and compliance, and contribute to a company that values Fun, Respect, Growth, Collaboration, and an Entrepreneurial Mindset!
What You'll Do
- Manage all aspects of payroll processing, including salaries, commissions, garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Ensure timely and compliant payroll execution across multiple states and EINs.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data, working closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance.
- Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Stay current with labor laws and payroll regulations; implement changes as needed.
- Support the year-end process, including W-2 generation and distribution.
- Supervise and mentor our talented payroll staff.
- Play a key role in system enhancements, payroll platform upgrades, and continuous process improvement.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll questions with clarity and professionalism.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
- 5 years of payroll experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with payroll platforms like Paycom, Workday, ADP, or Paycor.
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations (FLSA, FMLA, IRS, multi-state).
- Advanced Excel skills and HRIS proficiency.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and integrity.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
- Experience in human healthcare or veterinary medicine is highly desirable.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with company match
- Employee discounts on pet care
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in our Austin-based home office).
- Opportunity to support a mission-driven company making a difference in animal healthcare.
- A culture that values your voice, celebrates success, and encourages professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
