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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly discreet Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll operations of our restaurant. This role requires a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and the confidential handling of sensitive employee information. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality payroll, thorough knowledge of payroll laws, and a proven track record of managing payroll processes with the utmost integrity and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Processing:
  • Manage and process bi-weekly or weekly payroll for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and tipped staff.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tips, overtime, bonuses, and deductions while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll data.
  • Maintain precise time and attendance records using the restaurant’s timekeeping system.
  • Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, wage and hour laws, and tip reporting requirements.
  • Stay up to date on payroll legislation and restaurant industry-specific labor laws.
  • Ensure secure storage and handling of sensitive employee information and payroll records.
  • Reporting & Reconciliation:
  • Prepare payroll reports and reconcile with accounting records.
  • Issue year-end tax documents (W-2s, 1099s) and respond to government reporting requirements.
  • Protect all employee data and payroll information with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Employee Support:
  • Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries while safeguarding personal and financial information.
  • Coordinate with HR for onboarding, terminations, benefits deductions, and employee file updates, maintaining strict privacy protocols.
  • System & Process Management:
  • Maintain and optimize payroll software systems.
  • Implement process improvements that support compliance, accuracy, and confidential information protection.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
  • Deep knowledge of payroll principles, tax laws, and wage regulations.
  • Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Toast Payroll, 7Shifts, QuickBooks Payroll).
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements and ethical standards.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with tipped employee payroll and tip pooling regulations.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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