Senior Payroll Specialist

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Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay Range: $24 – $28 Hourly

About Us:

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a locally owned Japanese-style ramen restaurant committed to authenticity and excellence. With over 15 locations across four states, we are passionate about fostering growth for both our team and our business.

About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, the Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable regulations, and providing excellent service to our employees. This role is an incredible opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, experienced in payroll management, and knows what it takes to maintain payroll accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity, and what you can bring to the team!

Responsibilities:
• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Manage and oversee payroll schedules, ensuring timely submission of payroll data.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Perform audits to ensure all payroll transactions are accurate.
• Prepare periodic payroll reports for management and audit purposes.
• Stay updated on current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and other required reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and procedures, including federal and state regulations.
• Experience with payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Certification in payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC) is preferred.

Benefits:
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (eligibility requirements apply)