Payroll Administrator

Letnes Restaurant Group owns and operates over two dozen restaurants and other businesses—and we’re growing aggressively—across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We’re looking for an experienced, personable, and hands-on Payroll Administrator to join our corporate office team in Waite Park, MN.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and values accuracy, timeliness, and strong communication.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Own and manage the full end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Administer and maintain payroll systems (ADP)
• Process garnishments, terminations, and other payroll changes in compliance with applicable laws
• Maintain integrity of all payroll data
• Support ACA/1095 reporting and manage annual W-2 processing
• Monitor payroll-related costs and identify efficiencies
• Track and follow up on notifications within ADP and related systems
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding: Pay discrepancies, Tax withholdings, and Direct deposit issues
• Assist employees with ADP access and payroll-related questions
• Manage employee receivables and collections as needed

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Manage tax notices and audits in partnership with ADP
• Support annual EEO-1 reporting with data integrity and reporting pulls
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) processes
• Manage unclaimed property (Checks) in accordance with state requirements

Auditing & Systems Maintenance

• Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy of wages, hours, and deductions
• Maintain up-to-date system permissions, access, settings, and company codes across payroll and related platforms

Team Support & Collaboration

• Provide payroll support to restaurant management teams
• Partner with ownership, leadership, and HR to support business operations
• Communicate clearly and professionally with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset

Additional Duties

• Take on other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with ADP strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% employer match
• Meal benefits

Letnes Restaurant Group and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers

Letnes Restaurant Group is a restaurant management company that supports and operates over two dozen restaurants, bringing together strong leadership, shared resources, and a family-style culture to help each location thrive.