Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist II - Eat'n Park Hospitality GroupAre you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, we've been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we're searching for a Senior Payroll Operations Specialist to join our Corporate Support Center team at Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span more than a dozen states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, "to Create a Smile," guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.Why You'll Love This RoleAs a Senior Payroll Specialist II, you'll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here's what you can expect:The Senior Payroll Specialist II is a recognized specialist in payroll operations, responsible for leading daily payroll activities with major impact within the area of accountability. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of multi-state biweekly payroll, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. In addition, this position is responsible for leading core processes such as F-1 Visa employment compliance, SSN verification, referral program payments. The position requires autonomy in decision-making for routine situations and the ability to develop solutions to non-routine problems through analysis and prior experience. Experience with UKG systems and hospitality industry payroll practices is highly desirable.What Makes You A Great FitWe're searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you'll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:Bachelors degree in HR, Accounting, or Business preferred or equivalent experience; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.7 years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.Advanced knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and hospitality wage requirements.Proficiency in payroll systems (UKG preferred) and advanced Excel skills.Recognized specialist with broad knowledge of operational systems and practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve unclear issues through analysis.Our Commitment To YouWe believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times.Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off.Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.