Dynamic Multi-State Payroll Specialist

Islands Restaurants; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 71,635,200; Full time

Job summary

Islands Restaurants LLC in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Payroll Administrator responsible for corporate, manager and store payroll across states. The role ensures compliance with payroll laws and accurate reporting, and requires strong communication with management and vendors.

The position handles payroll processing, audits, and various state reports, with Paycom experience preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift role offering $23.00–$25.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• One year payroll experience, or equivalent coursework, preferred.
• Previous multi-unit payroll experience preferred.
• Prefer previous experience in a corporate support role.
• Flexible attitude and teamwork.
• Strong basic understanding of Excel required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, large projects, and time restraints.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll, payroll audits, and all employee profile changes including, but not limited to: transfers, promotions, demotions, wage changes, job changes, terminations, and new hires.
• Demonstrates general knowledge of payroll labor laws for areas of responsibility.
• Completes various reports such as, but not limited to Tip Report, BLS, and Multiple Worksite Reports.
• Reconciles deductions and payments for Shoes for Crews program.
• Proficient in Human Capital Management Systems, Paycom experience preferred.
• Positive, professional, and accurate written and verbal communication with employees and management at all levels.
• Provides assistance to auditors (internal and external) by providing reports and answering questions as needed.
• Issues off cycle checks.
• Performs various tasks and projects as needed within the HR and Payroll department.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Paycom

Excel

Job description

Islands Restaurants LLC in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Payroll Administrator responsible for corporate, manager and store payroll across states. The role ensures compliance with payroll laws and accurate reporting, and requires strong communication with management and vendors.

The position handles payroll processing, audits, and various state reports, with Paycom experience preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift role offering $23.00–$25.00 per hour depending on experience.