Tradewind Services Senior Payroll and Benefits Manager

Who We Are :

Archipelago Companies, a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands, is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands, including OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark, and Tradewind Services are leaders in their respective markets, offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies, we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do. If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands, we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

About the Role :

The Tradewind Services Payroll and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll processing, benefits programs and administration, and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure employees are paid accurately and receive the appropriate benefits. This role works closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to manage payroll operations, optimize benefits programs, and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities in the following areas include but are not limited to :

Payroll Administration :

• Maintain accurate payroll records for new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, 401k contribution changes, leave of and bonuses in HR and Payroll systems.
• Manage payroll schedules, tax filings, deductions, and direct deposits.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll transactions and support budget planning.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as secondary backup for processing bi-weekly payroll submission in the event the payroll manager is unavailable, ensuring the accuracy in payroll operations.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including FLSA, overtime calculations, and payroll tax reporting.
• Manager 401K audit and internal control / annual audit, prepare 401K and payroll-related documentation for audits and assist auditors in resolving discrepancies.

Benefits Administration :

Compliance & Reporting :

Process Improvement, Systems Management, Misc :

Employee Support & Communication :

Minimum Qualifications :

Location & Office Structure : This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. On call as needed and subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation : The salary range for this position is : $110,000 to $140,000; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks :

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.