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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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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