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Payroll Specialist

$31.25 - $43.27 per hour

Avanti Restaurant Solutions

Avanti Restaurant Solutions Is Hiring A Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for a work environment where you can collaborate with other colleagues who are genuine and have a drive to succeed? Do you want to become an integral part of a growing department? If so, please apply for the payroll position at Avanti Restaurant Solutions.

We are hiring a high-ownership Payroll Specialist to take full responsibility for payroll accuracy, compliance, and execution across a multi-state workforce. This role is critical to protecting the business from compliance risk and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. The right person is detail-driven, system-minded, and comfortable operating in an evolving environment, including supporting payroll system transitions.

Avanti is a privately held kitchen design, equipment, and build firm serving leading hospitality brands, franchise groups, and institutions. We have been in business for over 20 years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

Please apply if you have the following skills:

  • 3+ years of payroll experience (100300+ employees preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel for audits, reconciliations, and reporting
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities:

  • Bi-weekly payroll execution
  • Multi-state compliance, tax and risk management
  • Audit timesheet and ensure data integrity
  • Manage 401K/benefit deductions ensuring accuracy, reporting and audits
  • Contribute to payroll system improvements
  • Primary contact for payroll questions and support
  • Ad-hoc projects assigned by Director of HR

Required Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (required)
  • Proven experience with multi-state payroll
  • Experience supporting 401(k) administration through payroll
  • Strong understanding of prevailing wage
  • Required understanding of CA labor law and multi-state employer experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • FPC or CPP certification is a plus

The is a full-time, hourly position.

Compensation: $31.25/hour - $43.27/hour DOE

Benefits offered: Medical, dental, vision, LTD, life, matching 401(k), PTO, and company sabbatical

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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