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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.Houston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Payroll Specialist works closely with the Payroll Manager to process payroll bi-weekly for all areas of the company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting of weekly payroll data including hours and earnings, personal information, and the overall integrity of the payroll system. They will communicate needs proactively and partner with the Payroll Department to apply cohesive and consistent solutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

  • Implements, maintains, and reviews Dayforce to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Completes data entry of manual time logs, vacation requests, off cycle checks, and corrections found during – validation.
  • Engages and communicates with the Office Administrator at their assigned locations as well as coworkers within the Payroll Department.
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
  • Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
  • Verifies and maintains new hire reporting to the Social Security Administration.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Listed below are the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role. These qualifications are necessary for someone to be considered for this position.

  • Positive, patient, and professional attitude.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field of study.
  • 5+ years of experience processing payroll
  • In-Depth knowledge of multi-state payroll processes, labor laws, taxation and statuary compliance
  • Good organizational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiples priorities.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate in a confident and clear manner.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
  • Strong working knowledge of Dayforce is preferred.
  • Previous experience working with non-exempt payroll including multiple jobs / rates as well as tips is preferred

    • Essential Physical Job Functions (with or without accommodation)

  • This position requires the ability to multi-task with good organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure with good organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to use a telephone and communicate with Pappas Restaurants team members.
  • Physical requirements are the ability to perform manual data input function for up to 50% of an 8-hour day on a regular basis.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to type and use office equipment such as a computer, calculator, postage meter, copier, and fax machine for up to 50% of an 8-hour day on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and bend and stoop as necessary for filing.
  • This position requires a focused, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

    • This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Pappas Restaurants and is not a complete job description. Pappas Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.

    Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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