Jobs · Human Resources · California

Payroll Supervisor

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. · Huntington Beach, CA · Today
Human Resources$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

As our Payroll Supervisor, you'll oversee day-to-day payroll operations and lead the payroll team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for more than 22,000 team members nationwide. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll provide guidance and support to the payroll team while maintaining strong payroll controls, overseeing payroll tax activities, reconciliations, and reporting, and serving as a key escalation point for complex payroll matters. You'll partner across the organization to help deliver consistent, accurate, and effective payroll support.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee bi-weekly payroll operations for more than 22,000 exempt and non-exempt team members across multiple states and jurisdictions
  • Provide hands-on payroll support and review to ensure accurate and timely processing
  • Lead, develop, and prioritize the work of payroll staff
  • Provide coaching, training, cross-training, and ongoing feedback to support strong payroll coverage, accountability, accuracy, and service
  • Interpret and apply Company policies and federal, state, and local payroll requirements
  • Maintain payroll-related Sarbanes-Oxley controls to support compliance, accurate processing, and mitigation of payroll risk
  • Oversee bi-weekly payroll reconciliations and monthly payroll reporting
  • Research discrepancies, resolve issues, and perform analysis to ensure accurate payroll results and reporting
  • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including tax reconciliations and filings
  • Oversee federal, state, and local tax requirements, W-2 preparation and reconciliation, bonuses, third-party sick pay, taxable fringe benefits, and other required payroll reporting
  • Oversee payroll-related unclaimed property activities and annual Workers' Compensation reporting
  • Support payroll audits and regulatory reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Serve as a primary escalation point for complex payroll matters
  • Partner with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, HCM/HRIS, IT, payroll vendors, and government agencies to research and resolve payroll-related issues
  • Maintain payroll procedures, documentation, and workflows
  • Identify and recommend improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, efficiency, controls, team effectiveness, and service

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
  • 2+ years of experience leading or supervising payroll staff
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements, and payroll compliance
  • Experience with quarterly and year-end payroll tax reconciliations, filings, and reporting
  • Experience supporting high-volume payroll processing, reconciliations, payroll controls, tax reporting, and year-end activities
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop payroll staff while building accountability and a collaborative, productive team environment
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced payroll environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with team members and leaders at all levels
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience in a public company and/or Sarbanes-Oxley controlled environment preferred
  • Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred

Pay

USD $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits. Final salary within the range will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Free and discounted meals
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Financial wellness and life-planning resources
  • Employee discounts and lifestyle perks
  • A collaborative culture where your contributions make an impact

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