DRG is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and customer-focused individual to join our dynamic growing team as Payroll Specialist.

Under the direct supervision of the Payroll and Benefits Lead, the Payroll Specialist will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll. The Payroll Specialist will ensure pay data integrity, perform administrative tasks, and provide end-to-end solutions for payroll related questions. This role plays a great effort in ensuring our greatest asset, employees, are satisfied.

Diversified Restaurant Group is a people first company! We pride ourselves on being a large company with a small company feel. Every person that works here is part of the DRG Family! What started as a 30-unit Taco Bell business in 2012, has since grown into a 300 unit, multi-brand operation. DRG currently operates Taco Bell restaurants in California, Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada along with Arby’s restaurants in Alaska, California, and Nevada. We have more than 6,000 team members and continue to grow every day!

Our CORE Values are simple:

· Respect

· Integrity

· Passion

· Accountability

· Commitment

· Teamwork

What will you do?

· Collaboratively, accurately, and timely processes payroll for 6,000 employees across the various markets.

· Adheres to all state and federal regulations for payroll processing

· Review wages, and compute and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll

· Validate/audit hours from timekeeping system

· Correct time sheet errors and track occurrences for process improvements

· Sort and pack paper checks to mail out to restaurants when necessary

· Works directly with field operators (restaurant and above restaurant employees) to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and prepares adjustment forms and/or off-cycle checks as needed

· Audit tax information, new hire payment and time and attendance profiles on a daily basis

· Research, analyze and resolve payroll-related problems or questions

· Keep detailed and organized payroll records

· Perform other duties as assigned.

What Skills do you need?

· Expert knowledge in payroll best practices and applicable tax, labor, and federal laws.

· Systems-savvy with proven experiencing structuring and continuously improving payroll processes.

· Experience implementing unclaimed wages for multiple states.

· Proven ability to effectively communicate and lead projects cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

· Excellent customer satisfaction and soft skills.

Are you qualified?

· Proficient knowledge of electronic payroll processes and applicable laws.

· Proven ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

· Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

· Excellent customer satisfaction and soft skills.

· Associate degree in business, accounting, human resources, or related field preferred, experience and/or training/certification may be substituted for education.

· One to two years’ experience processing payroll and working with cloud-based payroll software.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word.

DISCLAIMER:

You are applying to Diversified Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Taco Bell and Arby’s Corp. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll processing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person