Lead Payroll Specialist

About the role

Position audits, analyses and assists in administering the payroll process of the organization and prepares payroll payments for distribution. Review and balance payroll output to ensure accurate weekly, quarterly and annual payroll figures. Support other processing team members. Review & maintain wage attachment laws for tax levies, child support orders, garnishments, bankruptcy orders and verify calculation methods for deduction amounts. POSITION 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 Ability to maintain high level confidentiality Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word) Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills Ability to adhere to tight deadlines ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: On a weekly basis, 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. On a weekly basis, review and audit payroll time data for Quality Control Centers and TMS load for Trans Papa Logistic truck drivers. Provide team member support with information regarding paycheck, W-2 and related earnings, taxes and deductions following company policies and procedures. Process special earnings, bonuses, relocations, tuition payments, and incentive updates. Process and maintain backup for employee recruitment bonuses for all groups. Process 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. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND 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 Our 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 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. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, repetitive use (or motion) of arms and hands, bend and stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place. Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify