Payroll Operations Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Morristown, NJJoin an established hospitality group as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll independently lead the complete payroll cycle for a large, multi-state workforce. This is an impactful, full-time opportunity for someone eager to take ownership, work autonomously, and make a difference in a dynamic, people-focused culture.Payroll Specialist Benefits & CompensationBase salary: $60,000-$70,000Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefitsSupportive team culture with opportunities for career growthPayroll Specialist Requirements & Qualifications4+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state hourly environmentDirect experience acting as the sole or primary payroll manager for a similarly sized workforce (2,000+ employees)Advanced hands-on proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems (Paycom, ADP, Paycor, Paychex)Strong understanding of federal, state, and local wage and hour compliance, including FLSA and state-specific regulationsPrior experience supporting unionized workforces and administering payroll related to collective bargaining agreementsExceptional attention to detail and organizational disciplineFluent in Excel for payroll audits, reconciliations, and reportingFamiliar with payroll general ledger processesPayroll Specialist Preferred Background & SkillsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Previous experience supporting a restaurant group, multi-site retail, or franchise location as the sole payroll expertExperience with tipped wage calculations, tip pooling, and related compliance highly desirableFamiliarity with the Healthy Terminals Act (HTA) and hospitality payroll complianceBilingual in English and Spanish is a plusPayroll Specialist Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary payroll owner for all hourly and salaried employees across multiple states, including union and non-union groupsIndependently manage weekly and biweekly payroll cycles, approvals, and deadlines with minimal supervisionAudit, reconcile, and maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy across new hires, rate changes, deductions, union dues, and benefit electionsDesign, implement, and refine self-checking controls to proactively identify and prevent errorsEnsure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, including unique state and union requirementsAct as the main contact for payroll inquiries, wage audits, unemployment claims, and related mattersDocument payroll procedures for transparency and continuityIf you have a track record of independently running payroll operations and are ready to make an impact in a collaborative hospitality setting, apply today.

Created: 2026-03-10