Us Payroll Specialist

Rooted Talents; Philippines; Remote; PHP 898,000 - 1,076,000; Full time

Job summary

Rooted Talents is seeking a US Payroll Specialist to support a fast-paced restaurant and hospitality organization. The role handles payroll processing for assigned groups, answers payroll questions, and maintains HRIS records in a remote, Philippines-based setup.

The ideal candidate has experience with high-volume U.S. payroll, strong Excel skills, and is comfortable working with confidential data as part of a U.S.-based payroll team.

Qualifications

• Experience processing U.S. payroll, in high-volume environments.
• Proficiency with Workday preferred.
• Experience with ADP, Oracle, or BambooHR.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• Experience with hourly staff in restaurant/hospitality or multi-location workforces.
• Confidential data handling and payroll deadlines understood.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Ability to work independently with a U.S.-based team.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for identified employee groups.
• Verify data accuracy and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Assist managers and staff with payroll inquiries.
• Maintain tip reports for restaurant operations.
• Support year-end activities including W-2 preparation.
• Keep accurate payroll and HRIS records.
• Update information in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Handle employment verification requests.
• Produce payroll reports and assist audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data.
• Support Payroll Supervisor with projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

None

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle

BambooHR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Payroll Specialist

Company : Rooted Talents Job Type : Full Time Remote / Work from Home

Compensation: $1,400/month

₱1,400 - 1,400 monthly

Remote : Philippines-Based Independent Contractor

Schedule: Full Time, EST

About the Company

We are a U.S.-based restaurant company that operates a large portfolio of quick-service and casual dining restaurants across the country. The company is best known for its Wendy’s restaurants and also operates its own restaurant concepts, including Morning Belle. As of 2025, we have operated more than 350 restaurants across 15 states and employed more than 10,000 people.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a large, fast-paced restaurant and hospitality organization. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for assigned employee groups, assisting managers and employees with payroll‑related questions, maintaining payroll and HRIS records, and supporting reporting and year‑end payroll activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a high-volume U.S. payroll environment, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential employee information with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for assigned employee groups.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Assist managers and employees with payroll-related questions and concerns.
• Maintain and review tip reports for restaurant and casual dining operations.
• Assist with year‑end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and maintenance .
• Maintain accurate employee records and virtual payroll files.
• Update and maintain information within the company’s HRIS/payroll system.
• Complete Verification of Employment requests for current and former employees.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Support the Payroll Supervisor and team with additional payroll‑related projects and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience processing U.S. payroll, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with Workday is highly preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience using payroll or HRIS platforms such as ADP, Oracle, or BambooHR may also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Experience supporting hourly employees, restaurant operations, hospitality, retail, or other large multi‑location workforces is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll accuracy, deadlines, employee data, and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a U.S.-based payroll team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, organized, and extremely detail-oriented.
• Comfortable managing a large volume of payroll data.
• Confident in communicating with employees and managers regarding payroll concerns.
• Able to learn systems and processes quickly.
• Professional when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Systems & Tools

• Workday
• Microsoft Excel
• ADP
• Oracle
• BambooHR

Experience with restaurant or back-of-house reporting systems is a plus.