Payroll Supervisor

Restaurant Brands International • Syracuse, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor will assist the payroll manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining full tax compliance for federal, state, and local regulations. This role will lead daily payroll operations with focus on payroll tax activities, support process improvements, and serve as a key point of escalation for complex payroll matters. The ideal candidate brings strong operational expertise and attention to detail while managing fast paced payroll processing in tight timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• 5 plus years of payroll experience with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience processing multi state payroll
• Hands-on experience with Peoplesoft and Workday Payroll strongly preferred
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the payroll manager with the full payroll cycle including data validation, payroll calculation, review, and finalization
• Understand the multi-state tax processing, review change of location tax update triggers, apply for necessary tax registrations due to employee relocation
• Monitor payroll deadlines and maintain strict adherence to processing schedules
• Review payroll reports, variances, and exception items prior to final approval
• Year-end tax documents review, issue of W2s
• Experience in handling 941s, 941x, state tax filings – Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
• Integration oversight across various platforms
• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance and coaching as needed
• Assign workload and ensure team accountability across payroll processes
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Oversee garnishments, tax withholdings, and statutory deductions
• Support internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Maintain strong internal controls and continuously improve payroll processes
• Utilize payroll systems for payroll processing, audits, and reporting
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and partner with HRIS or IT as needed
• Support system enhancements, testing, and upgrades
• Perform payroll reconciliations including payroll to general ledger
• Review of tax jurisdictions, registrations, filings and reconciliations
• Generate and analyze payroll metrics and reports for leadership
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and improve efficiency
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures

Benefits

• health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) offered upon hire date
• fertility benefits to support family planning needs
• a 401(k) plan with Company match available after the first year of service
• time-off programs (PTO, sick leave, Company-observed holidays, and parental leave)
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• telemedicine & mental wellness support
• learning and development courses
• comprehensive global paid parental leave program
• free telemedicine and mental wellness support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees