Payroll Analyst (Tampa - immediate opening)

The Payroll Analyst has a working knowledge of payroll processing.  This position will perform payroll processing activities for Field Salary, Hourly, and Restaurant Support Center employees including, but not limited to; entry and maintenance of time keeping edits, audits, adjustments, voluntary/involuntary deductions, and analysis of applicable payroll reports.  This position, in general, is responsible for payroll processing functions and is a key contact for store personnel. 

This role is based in our Tampa, FL Restaurant Support Center and will work in the office three days a week and remote 2 days/week (Thursday-Fridays), so candidates should be local to Tampa Bay or be willing to relocate immediately. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Accurate and timely payroll processing for Hourly and Salaried employees in the field and Restaurant Support Center
• Utilize UltiPro (UKG), UltiPro Time and Attendance and POSITOUCH (P.O.S.) system for time and attendance gathering
• Analyze all data received from the stores and JVP offices prior to transmitting to UltiPro (UKG) to ensure information is within acceptable ranges for sales, tips claimed, etc.
• Provide support for all cases assigned within ServiceNow 
• Process and review manual pay checks to correct errors
• Lead review of pre-payroll reports for all hourly and salaried payrolls for errors and omissions
• Lead weekly payroll processing, comparing and balancing which includes researching discrepancies and making corrections
• Assist store personnel and accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll transactions as needed
• Post payroll to the Accounting general ledger
• Prepare and complete all special payroll processing/balancing/reporting as assigned by Payroll Manager/Director
• Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of improvements for internal processes
• Analyze transactions for regulatory compliance in accordance with policies, procedures, and federal/state laws including FLSA
• Liaison with tip pay card provider (Instant) in reference to issues, updates and projects
• Participate in projects to improve current systems and integrations with Instant 
• Submit accounting journal entries and reconcile the payroll GL accounts
• Assist with garnishments, wage audits, verifications of employment, worker’s compensation, unemployment and payroll taxes
• Liaison with Equifax for wage audits and verifications of employment
• Adheres to Payroll internal controls, company Policies and Procedures, and practices the "P and B’s" - Principals and Beliefs philosophy
• Provide feedback and make recommendations for improvements to applicable forms/tools and processes
• Ability to lead special projects, including completing and writing test scenarios, as assigned
• Stays abreast of multi-state regulatory requirements and company policies
• Maintain confidentiality with all payroll information
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent of education and experience. required
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) required

 Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 5-7 years payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in using UltiPro (UKG) is considered a plus.
• Experience in a consolidated, multi-state payroll environment preferred.
• Previous payroll processing within a restaurant environment highly desired and considered a plus.
• Strength in using Excel and other MS Office Suite applications; experience with V-lookup and pivot tables considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and utilize all necessary software programs.
• Organization - proactively prioritizes assigned responsibilities and works efficiently.
• Communication - communicates clearly and concisely with peers, leadership and customers and knows when to escalate issues to Manager.
• Customer orientation - establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Policies & Procedures - articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems; including an understanding of internal controls within a consolidated payroll processing environment.