Payroll Supervisor

Location: City of Syracuse

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

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.

RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week out of our office in Syracuse, NY.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Management 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 W2sExperience in handling 941s, 941x, state tax filings – Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Integration oversight across various platforms

Team Leadership and Oversight 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

Compliance and Controls Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies

Oversee garnishments, tax with holdings, and statutory deductions

Support internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained

Maintain strong internal controls and continuously improve payroll processes

Payroll Administration 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

Reconciliation and Reporting 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

Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and improve efficiency

Document and maintain standard operating procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred5 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 Workday and/or Peoplesoft Payroll strongly preferred

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability

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