Payroll Specialist

Position Description

TITLE: Payroll Specialist

REPORTS TO: Payroll and Benefits Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt           

Payroll Processor Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the payroll process in addition to assisting with our company-sponsored benefits programs.  This role will be responsible for processing the organization’s hourly functions for all restaurant concept employees in multiple states, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, in compliance with government regulations as well as taking specific ownership of administrative tasks in areas relating to: personnel

records, benefits, employments, compensation, and reporting with an unwavering commitment

to quality and with a very strong demand for excellence.

Payroll Specialist Essential Job Functions (Key Tasks and Responsibilities):

• Process payroll for all hourly team members
• Process garnishments and income withholding orders
• Complete employment verifications
• Process and manage unemployment claims
• Assist payroll and benefits manager with all company sponsored benefit programs

Payroll Specialist Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources or Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Human Resources/Benefits and Payroll,    
• A minimum of 1-3 years of payroll experience.   
• Experience with one or more HR Payroll systems, including system implementations and upgrades, ·        
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Payroll Functions, including Payroll Administration/Taxes, Policies/Procedures, Payroll System Management and Legal Compliance including Federal/State Wage & Hour Laws, FMLA/Paid Family Leave, Health Care Reform Act, ERISA, Unemployment and Tax Laws

Payroll Specialist Preferred Skills/Certifications

• Multi-state payroll, including federal and state payroll knowledge,

 Payroll Specialist Work Authorization Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States of America.

OTHER DUTIES

As requested

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary (based upon experience)

Bonus program

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k Contribution

Vacation Time

Prime Hospitality Group is a rapidly expanding franchisee of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse with locations in Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, and many more to come. Indiana is home to additional Prime Hospitality concepts, including The Exchange, located in South Bend and Indianapolis, as well as Bin 23 in Granger. We are always looking for dynamic people to join us on our journey of continued expansion and endless opportunities. Day to day, this looks a lot like our Core Values: a demand for excellence, a passion for hospitality, a hunger to grow personally and professionally, an unwavering commitment, and a desire to win. Long term, it looks like a fulfilling career with realized potential in an exhilarating industry.