Payroll Manager at Kizuki Ramen – Redmond, Washington

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 annually (depending on experience)

Location: Redmond, WA

Summary:

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a locally owned Japanese-style ramen restaurant committed to authenticity and excellence. With over 15 locations across four states, we are passionate about fostering growth for both our team and our business.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our multi-unit business. This role is based at our Support Center in Redmond, Washington, and reports directly to the Director of Operations. As the Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll operations across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, as well as experience managing payroll in a multi-unit business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage payroll for employees across multiple states and units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate and process payroll-related taxes, withholdings, and deductions in compliance with regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and maintain accurate payroll-related financial records.
• Audit payroll data, including timekeeping records and employee information, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings, quarterly and annual reports, and other documentation.
• Monitor updates to payroll laws and regulations, ensuring company compliance at all levels.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving concerns and providing clear guidance on payroll policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize payroll processes and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of payroll management in a multi-state and multi-entity environment.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; a degree in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred.
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in payroll, financial, and accounting software (ADP Workforce Now & UKG) experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel a plus.
  • Exceptional numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D Insurance

- Employee Assistant Program, Teladoc

- Paid time off, Paid holidays

- Flexible working hours within standard business hours (8 AM–6 PM)