Career Opportunity: Payroll & Benefits Manager with Skyline in Cincinnati, OH

Are you a Payroll Professional who’s Good & Hungry® for a role with flexibility and stability with a Cincinnati cultural icon? Then it’s Skyline Time™!

If you’re looking for a payroll-focused role where your expertise is valued, your schedule is respected, and your work supports a team people genuinely care about - we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

The Misleh Family Skyline Chili Franchise Group is a privately held, third-generation family business founded in 1962. We proudly own and operate multiple Skyline Chili restaurants.  Our culture is grounded in respect, consistency, and taking care of our people - both in our restaurants and behind the scenes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Local - Stable, family-owned business with deep Cincinnati roots
• Work Environment - Casual, fun, and people-first focus
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Paid time off and eligibility for 401(k) participation
• Complimentary Meals - FREE Skyline meals during work hours

The Role

As our Payroll & Benefits Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for payroll operations while partnering closely with leadership and restaurant managers. This role blends payroll precision with HR administration and compliance - perfect for someone who enjoys both structure and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Process accurate weekly payroll for seven franchise locations using ADP Workforce Now
• Manage employee lifecycle changes including new hires, rehires, and terminations
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, PTO tracking, and benefits eligibility
• Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees and managers
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations (new hire reporting, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
• Coordinate employment verifications, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims with third-party administrators
• Support benefits administration including annual open enrollment, 401(k) contributions, and payroll deductions
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience; Strong working knowledge of ADP (additional platforms such as Paradox a plus)
• Experience managing full-cycle payroll including bonuses and deductions
• Comfort supporting payroll system implementations or transitions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and HR/payroll technology
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills; Payroll is a deadline-oriented responsibility
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Strong sense of ethics, confidentiality, and accountability

Ready to Join a Cincinnati Icon? 

If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to join a diverse and inclusive team; apply online at https://grnh.se/0zevr2ao3us or email job@strategichrinc.com. Be a part of our future!