Letnes Restaurant Group

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