Payroll Specialist

WHO WE ARE:

The Dhanani Group (Burger King /Ayvaz Pizza) is one of the world’s top ranked QSR franchise owners. We are experts in the restaurant franchise model and lead the industry in successfully buying, owning, and operating restaurant franchises across the United States. We offer many career opportunities across the country with great benefits and possibilities for growth and advancement. We work at a fast pace in a collaborative, supportive and encouraging environment. And we like to have fun along the way.

Under general direction from the Payroll Supervisor, the payroll representative is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s multi-state payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality. This position requires an extremely detail orientated person with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations. This position processes all payroll related time entry, tax deposits, reports, benefit deductions, W2s and audit document requests.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Personable, Results-oriented self-starter, a go-getter.
• Team contributor and leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As an integral member of the Payroll Team, this position is responsible for:

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Prepare and process various payroll cycle for multiple states.
• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Work with Payroll Supervisor to determine payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Research laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, irregularities and reconcile payroll to general ledger.
• Prepare payroll journal entries.
• Responsible for payroll systems maintenance.
• Maintain employee leave balances, benefit payroll deductions, and garnishments.
• Review quarterly payroll tax reports for federal and multiple states.
• Comply with local, state, and federal payroll regulations and respond to questions and special requests from regulatory agencies.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• 1-3 years payroll processing experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, procedures, and payroll tax reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of all information.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally to employees and management.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities, accuracy in work & detail oriented.
• Team orientation with respect for others.

SOME Perks & Benefits (Based on eligibility requirements):

• Scholarship Fund Program provides scholarships ranging from $1000 to $50,000 to Burger King team members, their families and high school seniors.
• Burger King emergency fund provides short-term financial assistance to Burger King employees who experience hardships and need emergency relief due to natural disasters, illness, fires, or other unexpected events.
• A discount program that has discounts on things like glasses, hearing aids, weight loss programs, step tracking devices, shoes, etc.
• A provider finder/cost estimation tool, allowing members to find in-network providers and get a cost estimation before the visit.
• A wellness program, where earning points for things like achieve step goals, can be redeemed to purchase wellness related items.
• A pregnancy planning tool, that helps track fertility, baby growth, milestones, etc.

The Dhanani Group is an equal opportunity employer.