Payroll Specialist

This position is employed exclusively by Chubby Group. No employment relationship is established with any other affiliated or sister company. About Chubby Group Chubby Group is a rapidly growing multi-brand restaurant group that includes The X Pot, NIKU X, Chubby Cattle, Chubby Skewers, Wagyu Factory, and other high-end dining concepts. With locations across the U.S. and globally, our team focuses on delivering innovative dining experiences through exceptional service, operational excellence, and strong team development. Position Overview We are seeking for a Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about payroll accuracy and compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll for employees across multiple restaurant locations, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. You will work closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies. Employment Details Hiring Entity: Chubby Group Work Location: Hybrid/Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: Annual Salary: $24-$45/Hr (based experience and qualifications), subject to applicable federal, state, and local tax withholding. Additional performance-based bonuses may apply. Benefit Eligibility: Yes Start Date: Upon onboarding completion, all required pre-employment notices and documents will be provided at or before the start date, as required by law. Key Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple Chubby Group locations. Review employee timecards, attendance records, overtime, tips, and paid time off to ensure payroll accuracy. Maintain payroll records and employee compensation data while ensuring confidentiality. Assist with new hire payroll setup, employee status changes, and final pay processing. Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding wages, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, and pay statements. Coordinate with HR and Operations to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate employee information. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and labor regulations. Prepare payroll reports and maintain payroll documentation using payroll software and Excel/Google Sheets. Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end payroll processes as needed. Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy when working with payroll data. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (OPT/H1B sponsorship available). Preferred Skills Previous experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or administrative support preferred. Familiarity with payroll software such as Gusto, ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll systems is a plus. Understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, overtime calculations, and labor compliance is preferred. Experience supporting multi-location or hospitality operations is a plus. Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are a plus. Why Join Us Flexible Work Hours: Not a fixed 9-5 schedule. Remote Friendly: Can be fully remote with occasional travel. Sponsorship Available: OPT and H1B visa support for qualified candidates. Dynamic Growth: Work directly with brand leaders shaping one of the fastest-growing hospitality groups in the U.S. Compliance Statement Chubby Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination (including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other protected category under applicable law), wage and hour regulations, fair scheduling, and worker rights. For positions in California, we also comply with California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations under the ADA or applicable state law during the hiring or employment process. For more information, please contact our HR department. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work and is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or conditions. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise agreed in writing and as permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this job description should be construed as creating a contract of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr