Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

Inputs and releases for payment hours worked and/or salary due based on current payroll system data and ensures accounting distribution. Reviews and processes changes (tax coding, allowances, deductions, direct deposit) to computerized payroll system. May also assist with government reporting and statutory compliance. 

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• This role will initially support training stores on payroll processing, with the long-term goal of taking on additional pay groups.
• Processes Papa Johns Food Service payroll. This will include hourly and Transportation payroll. Workday experience a plus.
• For multiple markets, audits polled timecard data and makes changes/additions/deletions as needed including verifying all stores have polled payroll information or faxed timecard data.
• Provide customer service and answer questions regarding paycheck, W-2 and related earnings, taxes and deductions following company policies and procedures.
• Prepares payroll packages and all related correspondence for payroll distribution to field operations.
• Organize and file payroll records in accordance with retention schedules.
• Maintain accurate employee data within a computerized payroll system for accurate payment processing. Calculates and processes retroactive payments and deductions based on approved information received.
• Balances payroll output by verifying confirmed weekly labor report to changed profit report for accuracy of hours and earnings processed and makes necessary corrections.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required 

• Proficiency in Excel required

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience required; transportation payroll experience a plus

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

• Financial & Business Acumen 

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

• Ability to build and leverage talent 

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success

• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult

• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first

• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do

• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo

• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry

• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.