About the Role:
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our dynamic, multi-state restaurant and hospitality operations. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining & Worldwide locations, while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated by process excellence and continuous improvement.

Top-notch Benefits:

• Competitive compensation 

• 401K retirement plan with 30% employer match

• Fully-paid health, dental, vision, and other benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

• A supportive, passionate leadership team and an iconic brand with global recognition

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable payroll, wage, and hour laws (including FLSA) and ensure regulatory changes are implemented effectively.

• Partner cross-functionally to enhance payroll policies, systems, and workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

• Support internal reporting, audits, general ledger entries, and payroll tax compliance.

• Research and maintain compliance for new and existing markets (wage laws, garnishments, work permits, etc.).

• Act as a payroll subject matter expert on cross-functional projects and lead payroll-specific initiatives.

• Provide timely support and follow-up on all payroll-related inquiries from operations and employees.

• Maintain documentation and proof of controls and audit compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 4+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, multi-entity environment. 

• Hospitality or restaurant industry experience strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; UKG Pro/UKG Ready experience highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Why Join Us:
At Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, we believe in excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values people as much as performance — and where your expertise helps power some of the most iconic dining experiences in the world.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

About the Role:
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our dynamic, multi-state restaurant and hospitality operations. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining & Worldwide locations, while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated by process excellence and continuous improvement.

Top-notch Benefits:

• Competitive compensation 

• 401K retirement plan with 30% employer match

• Fully-paid health, dental, vision, and other benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

• A supportive, passionate leadership team and an iconic brand with global recognition

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable payroll, wage, and hour laws (including FLSA) and ensure regulatory changes are implemented effectively.

• Partner cross-functionally to enhance payroll policies, systems, and workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

• Support internal reporting, audits, general ledger entries, and payroll tax compliance.

• Research and maintain compliance for new and existing markets (wage laws, garnishments, work permits, etc.).

• Act as a payroll subject matter expert on cross-functional projects and lead payroll-specific initiatives.

• Provide timely support and follow-up on all payroll-related inquiries from operations and employees.

• Maintain documentation and proof of controls and audit compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 4+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, multi-entity environment. 

• Hospitality or restaurant industry experience strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; UKG Pro/UKG Ready experience highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Why Join Us:
At Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, we believe in excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values people as much as performance — and where your expertise helps power some of the most iconic dining experiences in the world.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.