Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Specialist II, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless processing of multi-state payroll for a large-volume workforce. Your expertise in auditing, analyzing payroll data, and driving efficiency will be essential to delivering exceptional service to our employees and leadership teams. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while developing innovative solutions that enhance payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, process, and audit accurate payroll for multi-state employees on a weekly basis, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.Prepare and analyze payroll reports (weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc) to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.Proactively recommend process improvements through self-driven analysis and automate opportunities based on data insights.Stay up to date and apply all multi-state payroll regulations, federal and state labor laws, and tax codes, ensuring accurate application.Handle garnishments/levies, stop-payments, check reversals, and manual checks with precision.Manage data validation and file uploads, including pay adjustments, benefits, and W-2 resends.Support the Lucky Cat Meal allowance program by maintaining system accuracy and addressing employee inquiries.Provide prompt, clear responses to employee payroll-related inquiries, from deductions, time off, pay cards, taxes, etc.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes that enhance payroll efficiency.Draft and update payroll process documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in accounting (preferred) or equivalent experience.Minimum of 3 years of multi-state payroll processing experience, including garnishment/levy administration.Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software; Workday experience preferred.Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Work Location:

This role is based in Scottsdale, AZ 85255. It offers a hybrid work environment, requiring some days in the office while providing flexibility to work remotely for a portion of the time.

Why Join Us?

Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and balance.Opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative team with a focus on professional growth.A role where your insights and recommendations will drive meaningful process improvements.

Health Benefits:  We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members. That's why we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, along with other valuable fringe benefits. Eligibility for coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

Paid Time Off Program:  We value work-life balance.  Full-time Global Support Center team members receive 20 days per calendar year for sick and vacation time off, based on years of service. The pools of these days off may vary based on states. Paid time off is prorated based on date of hire for all new team members.

Paid Holidays: Joining the team at the Global Support Center comes with the added perk of paid holidays. As a full-time team member of the Global Support Center, you’ll enjoy twelve (12) company chosen holidays. Additionally, team members are granted an additional two (2) floating holidays to use as they wish.

Lucky Cat Meal Card:  We hope you are hungry! All Global Support Center team members are eligible for a Lucky Cat Card that is preloaded with a set dollar amount for each calendar year, and which can be used at any P.F. Chang’s location. 

If you are detail-oriented, solution-driven, and passionate about payroll excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and make an impact.