Payroll Analyst

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Payroll Analyst at CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. supports payroll administration and accounting functions for the organization, partnering with corporate and field teams to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

Based at the Restaurant Support Center, this role operates in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid model requiring on-site presence Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of payroll experience and/or education demonstrating knowledge of payroll processes, accounting and reporting.
• Must have ability to maintain high accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Supports and administers assigned payroll processes including payroll adjustments, demographic changes, time imports, supplemental wage payments, and report distribution.
• Coordinates payroll transactions timely and accurately; assists with timekeeping administration as needed.
• Provides customer service to internal stakeholders on payroll-related questions; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains records, audits, and provides information to business partners upon request.
• Reviews wage attachments and garnishments; ensures proper taxation and reporting to government agencies.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & integrity

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Payroll Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the organization's payroll administration and accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Supports and administers assigned payroll processes to include payroll adjustments, demographic changes, time imports, supplemental wage payments, and internal & external report distribution
• Timely and accurate coordination of payroll transactions
• Assists where required with timekeeping administration
• Provides customer service to internal customers, including corporate and field-based employees, on any payroll-relevant questions
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies
• Maintains records, audits, and provides information upon request to business partners
• Reviews and processes wage attachments and garnishments
• Ensures that employee income is properly taxed and reported to government agencies and is correctly collected for internal reporting
• Reviews and responds to unemployment claims and data collectionCoordinates and provides support for tax amendments and inquiries
• Supports ad-hoc payroll projects as assigned
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and autonomous work ethic

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Five (5) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of the payroll process, including accounting and reporting
• BA/BS Degree preferred
• Must have ability to maintain high degree of accuracy, with excellent attention to detail
• Must have advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must have strong work ethics and a high level of discretion and integrity to ensure proper handling of confidential information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using the telephone, typing, and/or operating a computer and/or mouse

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

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