Payroll Specialist - Full-time

Work it! Here at Shake Shack, we take care of each other first and foremost so that we can make raves for our guests, community, suppliers, and investors. After all, teamwork makes the dream work. We work our buns off, but we play hard too, with an annual company retreat, Team Appreciation Day, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. If you’re looking for a deeply fulfilling, financially rewarding, and really fun career, you’re in the right place.

Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

System and Employee Administration: (35%)                        

• Process new hires, terminations & status changes.
• Process tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, & direct deposit.
• Establish and maintain payroll files, wage garnishments, child support and unemployment.
• Prepare termination letters.
• Respond to Unemployment claims received from PeopleSoft.
• Respond to Worker’s Comp inquiries received from insurance brokers.

Weekly Payroll Processing: (30%)

• Coordinate information workflow with payroll managers at the Shacks.
• Reviews and analyzes payroll forms and reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Ensure accurate and timely close of payroll on a weekly basis.

Internal Communication and Support: (30%)

• Respond to pay related inquiries from employees.
• Connect with payroll managers at the Shacks regarding weekly audits (Direct Deposit, PTO, Employees Not Paid)
• Recognize sensitivity of information and use thoughtful discretion.
• Provide resource, support and training for payroll managers.

Other Duties and Ad hoc Projects (5%)

• Assist with implementation of company-wide payroll initiatives.
• Assist with any payroll projects.
• Assist with audit requests from external auditors.
• Provide support to cross functional teams.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.

Skills & Knowledge:

Accountable

• Takes responsibility for his/her mistakes and shares responsibility for all successes.
• Overcomes obstacles and adversity to bring work to completion.
• Makes and fulfills commitments about deadlines and outcomes

Collaborative

• Relies on and supports the larger team to achieve improved excellence.
• Recognizes and utilizes others’ complimentary skills and strengths
• Acts to support the greatest good of the team, company and community.

Excellence Driven

• Achieves best-possible results in each endeavor.
• Continuously stretches to improve performance.
• Demonstrates support and enthusiasm equally for own and other’s success.

Innovative

• Looks for, makes time for and acts upon new and better approaches and solutions, regardless of source.
• Embraces change as an opportunity for improvement.
• Improves his/her skills, knowledge and judgment.

Thoughtful

• Creates a positive and energizing atmosphere through his/her words and actions.
• Recognizes and can adjust for his/her impact on others to interact effectively.
• Enriches each interaction by understanding, empathizing with and responding appropriately to other’s needs and wants

Experience:

• At least 0-2 year of working experience of processing payroll
• Restaurant industry experience a plus
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Familiarity with Ultimate Software (UltiPro) system a plus
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Integrity & Discretion
• Team Oriented
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Awareness
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance from accredited university

Language:

English

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Transit Discount Program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Dining Program
• Referral Bonus
• Online Training Program
• Career Development
• Corporate Fitness Discount Programs
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

About Us

Beginning as a hotdog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts.  A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy they we "Stand for Something Good."