Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for all team members. Manage and support the payroll team, providing training, guidance, and development. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports. Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. Prepare and file necessary payroll-related tax filings. Develop and document payroll policies and procedures. Develop and implement reporting tools to streamline payroll processes. Maintain a high level of customer service through timely resolution of escalated issues. Assist with research and resolution of complex payroll related matters. Maintain a high level of confidentiality for all payroll-related items. Support the Payroll Director in managing multiple project deliverables on time. Completes ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by leadership. 

Education & Experience Qualifications 

High school diploma required Undergraduate/Graduate degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred Experience (3-5 years) in multi-state full cycle payroll with an emphasis on delivering cross-functional project management required Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred, but not required Experience with Workday or comparable software required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Strong computer skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, and meet critical deadlines Ability to work in a highly structured team environment Ability to maintain strict adherence to outlined procedures Ability to have a flexible work schedule due to work volume fluctuations 

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.