If you are looking for excellent benefits, unique perks, and an employee-focused culture based on opportunity, coaching and development, and opportunities to grow with the business...P. Terry's Burger Stand is the employer of choice.

P. Terry’s is accelerating its growth around Texas! Supporting the company’s growth through continuing to build a best-in-class Home Office and Culture team will be critical to its success. We offer excellent perks and benefits, free burgers and are known for our incredible workplace culture.

What is the Role?

Payroll Specialist is responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing and administration and provides quality assurance validation of payroll, maintains employee time records. This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days onsite at our home office.

Your day to day:

Payroll

Responsible for addressing payroll related questions from employees.

Support the implementation of a new Payroll/HRIS system planned for Q3 2022.

Complete review of payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including pay, overtime benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions and updates including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

Enter and maintain information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

ssues, or reissues, pay cards or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Plus a few more responsibilities:

Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary.

Run reports as requested by Human Resources and finance team.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

Education and Experience

Highschool diploma or equivalent, required

BS/BA in business or accounting, a plus

Three to five (3 - 5) years’ experience in processing payroll

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes and of Working knowledge of payroll best practices

Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software. Working knowledge of Multiple Payroll Software is a plus (Paycom, Paylocity, UltiPro UKG).

Outstanding organizational ability: including multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic and team player

High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

Ability to communicate with various levels of management

Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Proficient in operating a PC (desktop and/or laptop), which may include the following peripherals: webcam, mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, monitor(s), and external drive.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to learn other functional software, which may include Nexonia, Bill.com, PlateIQ, and Adobe Fill and Sign.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position works in an office setting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to give and receive detailed information through oral communication (frequently required to talk and hear) and have close visual acuity to perform activities such as proofreading, reviewing spreadsheets, documents, and invoices. This position is frequently required to sit for an extended period of time (7+ hours), look at a computer screen for an extended period of time, be on the phone for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate a computer, mouse, keyboard, and reach with hands and arms. This position is regularly required to lift 10 pounds and carry that weight more than 50 feet.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time /Exempt position. Office Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This is a hybrid position requiring three (3) days a week onsite in our Home Office. This position might require working additional hours outside normal hours as needed to accomplish objectives and advance project work.