Sr. Payroll Specialist

NOTE: This is a full-time position and is on-site at our home office in Franklin, TN.

Summary: Pays employees and compiles payroll information by payroll preparation; completing reports; maintaining records.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains payroll information, directing the collection, calculation and entering of data.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, job titles and location transfers, monitoring and inputting PTO, insurance coverage, deductions for benefits and wage garnishments.
• Pay employees by directing the production of the information for issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, nontaxable wages, 401K benefits, workers compensation, health benefits, Department of Labor and unemployment wages for quarterly reports.
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, employer’s social security, unemployment and workers compensation payments.
• Work directly with HCM System as the Administrator – assisting employees with online payroll, resolve software issues, set up new locations, employees, company codes, taxes and stop payments.
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Complete employment and wage verifications.
• Complete W-2 preparations, entering medical payment history and submitting to HCM System for processing.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management of needed actions.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on results.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Post Office errands as needed.
• Provide support to the Operations and Administration Teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field desired.
• 7+ years of payroll experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Payroll experience in a high-volume work environment, including serving at least 500 employees on a regular basis.
• Restaurant, hospitality, or retail experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday and ADP.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of federal and state income and social security taxes, employer’s social security, unemployment and workers compensation payments.

Key Competencies:

• Organizational and planning skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of the position or people in the position.

Fourteen Foods is the largest DQ franchisee in the world. We offer excellent growth and advancement opportunities as well as pay and benefits you’d expect of an iconic national brand. Come join us, we’re the place where memories are made!

Fourteen Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please be advised that operation positions may involve exposure to various work hazards, including but not limited to extreme temperatures (both high heat and cold environments depending on seasonal and job assignment) and allergens (such as peanuts, dairy, soy, and other food-related allergens). Candidates should consider these factors when applying and be prepared to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and comfort. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and will supply appropriate protective gear and training to manage these conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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