Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Payroll Manager performs variety technical, complex and non-routine accounting functions in the preparation, processing and maintenance of verification of payroll. Oversees, guide, organizes, and leads the individuals with the payroll team regarding payroll functions, work procedures, and payroll standards. The Manager is responsible for leading payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The Payroll Manager oversees day-to-day payroll functions, leads audit and reconciliation processes, and provides guidance to team members to ensure consistent and compliant payroll practices. This role serves as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, ensures adherence to federal, state, and collective bargaining requirements, and partners closely with the Director Total Rewards and other stakeholders.

Here's what you'll do

• Owns and manages all payroll functions for both our Crew and Non-Crew Payroll


• Manages and ensures compliance with multi-state regulations and collective bargaining agreement rules (where applicable), as applied to payroll


• Provide additional information or support for escalated payroll items both internally in department and external with other work groups.  


• Owns team member and former team member payroll inquiries and resolves issues


• Leads audit reviews supplied by the payroll analyst, makes corrections when needed, and makes necessary adjustments to procedures if needed.


• Prepares, verifies, and assists in overseeing processing of Bi-weekly Payroll (FLSA regulations), Semi-Monthly payroll (RLA regulations), and Bonus Payroll


• Assist in preparing support documentation each month for Journal Entries for payroll


• Identifies payroll process issues, develops solutions, and recommends improvements to Payroll Manager Provides training and guidance in areas of payroll administration; interprets and ensures correct application of payroll policies and procedures


• Audits and approves Quarterly and Year-End Tax filings for accuracy


• Audits and maintains data regarding unemployment and verifications of employees; work directly with our vendors to make corrections.


• Submit reporting for state and federal entities as well as for Collective Bargaining Agreements (where applicable)


• Coordinate with multiple teams within the organization to ensure correct employee data 


• Collaborates with Accounting to ensure accurate payroll-related financial reporting and risk management


• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence 

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-year degree in a quantitative field (business administration, economics, statistics, etc.) or equivalent relevant experience


• 2-3+ years of payroll experience


• Workday HRIS Payroll Experience


• 1 year experience in pilot and flight attendant contractual provisions for training and pay


• 2+ year(s) of supervisory experience


• Basic State and Federal Income Tax knowledge


• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, graphs, functions)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in airline payroll


• HRIS to ERP integration experience


• 1+ year(s) of audit experience (401k plan, accounting, etc)


• SOX Compliance Experience

Skills/Talents

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for payroll operations


• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly


• Proven problem-solving and process improvement skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments


• Practices extreme ownership and transparency


• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental


• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match


• 401K with Breeze Employee Match


• PTO


• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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