Payroll Manager

Overview

At BJ’s Restaurants, we serve our award-winning craft beer, a Southern California twist on deep dish pizza, the world-renowned dessert – the Pizookie, and much more. BJ’s is a $1 billion public restaurant company and a growth concept with a winning track record of introducing new on-trend menu offerings and opening new restaurants. We offer guests a high-energy, contemporary setting to enjoy special moments with gold standard service. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers a differentiated menu and experience to guests across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Mentor payroll staff and ensure the timely and accurate processing and distribution of bi-weekly and weekly payroll for 20,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Process and audit various payroll reports, prior to processing payroll.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements; enforce adherence to requirements.
• Properly interpret company policies affecting payroll procedures.
• Interface with internal and external individuals, departments, and agencies to answer questions, resolve issues, provide required reports, obtain, and share information related to payroll or payroll procedures.
• Manager payroll tax reporting, including quarterly and year-end tax filings.
• Calculation and entry of fringe benefits and relocations.
• Reconciliation of payroll disbursement accounts and monitor ADP activity.
• Reconcile funding accounts for pay card provider.
• On-going research of minimum wage requirements and system updates related to increases.
• On-going research of sick and other leave requirements.
• Preparation of annual unclaimed property reports and due diligence notification requirements.
• Over-see garnishment processing, resolve any errors and maintain vendor relationship with 3rd party processor.
• Provide research and analysis of payroll data as necessary.
• Improve payroll processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Address payroll related inquiries from employees and management.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for payroll processes
• Assist the Director of Payroll with other reports and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant payroll experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with Workday Payroll is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of payroll processes, systems, and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws is essential in this position.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective mentor to payroll staff and the ability to create a work environment that is motivating and productive.
• Multi-unit experience required.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Maturity with highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
• Independent, proactive, and well organized.
• Proficient in computer usage and related software applications, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance a plus

Salary: $/year *commensurate with experience

There is no relocation assistance provided for this position.

Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 – USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

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