Payroll & Benefits Leader

Who we Are:

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag® (rolling papers and wraps), Stoker’s® (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.

Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!

As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team!

About the job

The Total Rewards Leader is responsible for overseeing payroll processing and assisting in the development, administration, and analysis of a competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards program that aligns with Turning Point Brands culture and values and is compliant with legal requirements. This position has one direct report. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and approve final bi-weekly and bonus payroll processing.
• Led payroll tax compliance activities, including withholding, filings, reconciliations, and resolution of tax notices across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices related to compensation, leaves of absence and benefits as well as job requirements and structural relationships.
• Support administration and management of all leave of absences, including workers compensation.
• Support administration and management of employee benefits programs, including health and related coverages, wellness programs and retirement plans.
• Serve as point of contact for leaves of absence and benefits matters and respond to employee inquiries.
• Manage accommodation requests and follow up accordingly. Work with the HR Business Partner team to determine modified duty assignments and ability to comply with accommodation requests.
• Manage end-to-end administration of equity compensation programs, including grant processing, vesting events, terminations, and system reconciliations with payroll and finance.
• Ensured accurate taxation and payroll processing of equity income and other complex compensation elements, partnering closely with Payroll, Tax, Finance, and third-party vendors.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for equity operations and payroll tax matters, providing guidance to HR and Payroll teams and supporting audits and close processes.
• Oversee reconciliation and preparation of all total rewards invoicing to ensure accurate and timely payment.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for all total rewards processes.
• Update HRIS for all employee changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Participate with HR team members in departmental projects and initiatives aimed at improving total rewards offerings to employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; however, will substitute 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience related to employee benefits program design and administration
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA)
• Adept at use of HRIS systems and associated reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent customer service and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Superior communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently with a high amount of personal accountability in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, and Company policies, including, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now

Supplementary Information

This description is based upon management’s assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Turning Point Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Turning Point Brands are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications - without regard to age, race, religion, gender, marital status, disability, nationality, sexual orientation or other classification protected under federal, state and local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Turning Point Brands (TPB) you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a clrco.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the TPB team; or direct e-mail with a tpbi.com e-mail address. TPB does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. TPB will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.