Diamond Bar
Job Description Job Title: Payroll Clerk Job Pay: Hourly, $28 – $36 Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Business Administration Reports to: Payroll Supervisor Location: Diamond Bar, CA (100% On-Site) Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Company Overview Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant chain with over 120 locations across California and Arizona. We specialize in authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and island-inspired favorites, prepared fresh daily using the highest-quality ingredients. Our mission is to deliver great food and exceptional service while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture—our “ohana.” Job Overview Ono Hawaiian BBQ is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support and administer accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations. This role goes beyond transactional payroll processing and includes auditing, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance responsibilities. The Payroll Clerk works closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and excellent employee support. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Administration • Administer the processing of the organization’s payroll and collect payroll data to maintain accurate and complete payroll records., • Inform District Managers of any missed or incorrect time punches. Check timesheets to ensure District Managers authorize and approve time punches., • Scan and save the returned documents from each store location for recordkeeping., • Verify sick pay balance to ensure that the employee has time to use before entering sick time on the timesheet., • Process terminations (manual checks), stop payments for lost checks, pay changes, transfers, and reclassifications., • Track and determine regular and overtime pay, double time, CA meal premiums, sick pays, CA food course reimbursements, and mileage reimbursements., • Assist District Managers or employees with any issues or questions regarding payroll, missed pays, direct deposits and Dayforce cards support information, labor costs and new store training., • Calculate the Store’s Labor Cost after each pay run and apply labor credit adjustment for training hours., • Facilitate the list of unclaimed property from Accounting by contacting employees, reissuance of checks and verification of current address., • Audit payroll information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations., • Reconcile payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions., • Review insurance premiums, benefits, retirement plans, 401(k) contributions and employer match., • Ensure payroll-related transactions comply with federal, state, and local laws and company policies., • Analyze payroll and employee-related expenses and ensure payroll-related general ledger accounts are properly reconciled., • Identify and calculate the store and management labor cost allocation., • Generate and support ongoing payroll reporting, including month-end, quarterly, and year-end reports., • Generate payroll accrual entries as required., • Review and process payroll adjustments, including sick and paid time off., • Monitor payroll system reports and exception reports, identifying and resolving errors., • Reconcile payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll records., • Serve as a point of contact for employee and management payroll inquiries, resolving issues in a timely and professional manner for the region assigned., • Communicate proactively with District Managers regarding time clock corrections, approvals, and payroll issues., • Participate in payroll problem-solving efforts and special projects within the Payroll Department., • Assist with training and mentoring Payroll Clerks to ensure consistency and accuracy across payroll operations., • Associate’s OR Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, OR minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing., • Experience with bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees., • Proficiency with Ceridian Dayforce and/or ADP Workforce Now (Dayforce preferred)., • Experience with Restaurant 365 Accounting software is preferred, • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)., • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information., • Multi-state payroll experience (CA, AZ, TX preferred)., • 401(k) with company matching, • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, • Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.), • Generous PTO and Sick Time Ono Hawaiian BBQ offers employees access to exclusive online discounts for amusement parks, restaurants, movie theaters, sporting events, spas, and more—supporting a healthy work-life balance and meaningful experiences outside of work. Physical Demands Ono Hawaiian BBQ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Company DescriptionFounded in 2002, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant known for our authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and other island specialties. Ono Hawaiian uses the freshest ingredients, prepared from scratch daily in each restaurant and grilled fresh to order. With 120 locations in California and Arizona, we aim to combine the culture and “aloha” spirit of Hawaii into our restaurants to bring a taste of the islands with exceptional service in an inviting atmosphere.Founded in 2002, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant known for our authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and other island specialties. Ono Hawaiian uses the freshest ingredients, prepared from scratch daily in each restaurant and grilled fresh to order. With 120 locations in California and Arizona, we aim to combine the culture and “aloha” spirit of Hawaii into our restaurants to bring a taste of the islands with exceptional service in an inviting atmosphere.