Lead Payroll Specialist

Position

Position audits, analyzes and assists in administering the payroll process of the organization and prepares payroll payments for distribution.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, keys, audits and reviews all time data and changes to earnings for pay groups including processing the gross to net calculation and making any additional changes as needed.
• Reviews and audits payroll time data for Quality Control Centers and TMS load for Trans Papa Logistic truck drivers.
• Provides team member support with information regarding paycheck, W-2 and related earnings, taxes and deductions following company policies and procedures.
• Processes special earnings, bonuses, relocations, tuition payments, and incentive updates.
• Processes and maintains backup for employee recruitment bonuses for all groups.
• Processes Stock and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation payments.
• Maintains employee records for garnishments, wage attachments, tax levies, and child support orders sent to ADP for processing.
• Keeps current with all applicable wage attachment laws, federal, state and local. Update the payroll system accordingly to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Reviews and edits payroll output weekly for accuracy of deductions.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting knowledge
• Payroll experience with a computerized preparation system
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Customer Service skills
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Able to maintain high level confidentiality
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word)
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 4-6 years payroll experience processing multi-state payroll
• Payroll experience with transportation and/or logistics preferred
• Experience working with ADP and Workday preferred
• FPC or CPP preferred but not required

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Our Company

• Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.
• Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member.
• We also comply with all Right to Work requirements.

Additional Information

• Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.
• Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• For more information please click on the following PDF.