Night Entertainment Group - Payroll Specialist

Overview

As a Payroll Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Administering and supporting end-to-end payroll processing for Big Night Entertainment Group and partner company Card Vault by Tom Brady, including multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Managing pre-payroll audits by reviewing timecards, pay rates, tips, and hours worked to ensure employees are compensated accurately for time worked
• Maintaining Big Night Entertainment Group private events dining tip sheets and auditing for accuracy
• Working directly with venue operations and store management teams to monitor, submit, approve and adjust employee timecards
• Ensuring accurate payroll tax withholding, reporting, and compliance across multiple states, including adherence to state-specific wage and hour laws
• Administering wage garnishments, including setup, calculations, ongoing deductions, and timely remittance in accordance with court orders and state regulations
• Researching, resolving, and responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees, including pay discrepancies, deductions, and timekeeping issues
• Supporting end-of-year payroll processing, including reconciliation of wages and taxes, coordination of year-end filings, and preparation and distribution of W-2 forms
• Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and data integrity when handling sensitive employee and company payroll information
• Supporting additional payroll and administrative functions as assigned

• At least one-year previous direct payroll processing experience required
• Previous payroll or administrative experience supporting retail and/or hospitality operations strongly preferred
• High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly required
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all employees
• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks
• Flexibility to help adjust to new tasks should company needs change

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• This role is a remote opportunity, although some flexibility for occasional travel to the Boston corporate office and/or locations around the New England area would be preferred. Primarily seeking candidates who reside on a full-time basis in Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island
• Hours are somewhat flexible, however Tuesday and Wednesday availability is a must. This role is anticipated to work Monday through Friday otherwise
• May be required to work outside of traditional office hours surrounding holiday payroll submissions when requested
• Job functions require hours of sitting, typing, and use of a computer

Big Night Entertainment Group operates some of the hottest, cutting edge restaurants and nightclubs in New England such as The Grand, Big Night Live and Empire. Fueled by driven, passionate people, Big Night is known for its consistent growth, cutting edge sophisticated design, superior cuisines and raising the bar in hospitality and service standards. Big Night is an employee focused company as recognized by our staff as the Boston Globe TOP place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes team members with various backgrounds and experiences. All are encouraged to apply. Big Night Entertainment Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.