Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

TG3 Enterprises, Inc., a rapidly expanding Planet Fitness franchise group based in Londonderry NH with 65 clubs throughout NY, PA, OH, IN, IL, UT and ID is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated and highly detailed payroll professional to join our team as a Payroll Specialist to support our growing organization. The Payroll Specialist is a hybrid position that encompasses approximately 75% payroll and benefit administration and 25% human resource support. This position is responsible for accurately processing payroll for employees across multiple club locations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company payroll policies. This role supports payroll administration, timekeeping, benefits deductions, and employee payroll inquiries in a fast-paced fitness club environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for club and corporate employees
• Review and audit employee timecards, attendance records, PTO, and payroll adjustments
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records and employee data within HRIS/payroll systems such as Paycom or similar platforms
• Respond to employee payroll questions regarding paychecks, taxes, direct deposit, and deductions
• Work with club managers to resolve timecard and payroll discrepancies
• Process timely payroll adjustments and corrections
• Process new hire, termination, and status change information accurately and timely
• Assist with processing garnishments, child support orders, wage verifications, and tax notices
• Support payroll tax reporting and year-end processes
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, employee and company information
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, company policies, and payroll procedures
• Assist with audits, reporting, and special payroll projects as needed
• Assist in the administration and auditing of employee benefits and payroll deductions including health and other insurance plans, 401(k) retirement, and other employee offerings.

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Specialist position should have proven experience that meets the following requirements:

Knowledge

• 3+ years experience with high volume multistate payroll
• Knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws

HR background helpful

Skills

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions
• Strong attention to detail
• Command of Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills with strong oral & written communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to multi-task, balance competing priorities and meet tight timelines accurately
• Must be available Mondays/Tuesdays to process payroll (may overlap with some holidays)
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining data integrity and accuracy
• Must work well under pressure meeting stringent deadlines
• Must be a team player, able to maintain professionalism among peers in a small office environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly organized, reliable and punctual

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting payroll in the fitness, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit service industry
• Familiarity with PTO tracking, benefits administration, and HRIS reporting

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is primarily performed in an indoor office environment with noise level that is quiet to moderately loud. May require occasional extended hours during payroll processing periods

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time along with continual repetitive hand movements working with computers. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 15+ pounds.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.