Payroll and Retirement Manager

Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Payroll and Retirement Manager to join our team!

Behind every smooth payday at Newport Restaurant Group is a seriously talented payroll operations team — and we’re looking for the person who wants to own it. If you’re the type who finds deep satisfaction in a clean reconciliation, loves untangling complex compliance problems, and wants to do it all at a 100% employee-owned company where your work directly impacts you and each fellow employee, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who put in the work should share in the success. Here’s what you get:

Competitive compensation — $110,000–$130,000 annually

Vacation, Holiday, and Personal paid time off

Financial & Employee Ownership:

• Generous Company 401k match
• Employee Ownership Opportunities

Employee Perks:

• 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)
• Dining Card
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Online Perk Programs
• Tenure Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

Health & Wellness:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life/Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Telemedicine access

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll own the full payroll and retirement ecosystem for a 100% employee-owned hospitality company — here’s what it looks like day to day:

• Maintain and evolve the company’s payroll system — GL mapping, new business unit setup, compliance updates, and infrastructure improvements
• Partner with the payroll administrator to keep federal and state requirements buttoned up
• Prepare all payroll-related journal entries: weekly payroll, reclass entries, cash adjustments, PTO accruals, and more
• Own payroll balance sheet reconciliations — Accrued Payroll, FSA, 401K, Accrued Time Off, payroll bank account — and resolve variances promptly
• Lead weekly payroll process reviews to keep everything accurate and compliant
• Step in as backup Payroll Specialist/ HRIS Administrator when needed
• Communicate clearly and promptly with all stakeholders
• Manage annual administration of the ESOP and 401k retirement plans
• Collaborate with TPAs, auditors, attorneys, and HR on testing, corrections, and compliance
• Ensure all ERISA and Plan Document communications go out on time and on point (SPDs, SARs, SBCs, and more)
• Generate and proof required compliance reporting: EEO-1, Non-Discrimination testing, and beyond

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need to have worked in hospitality before — but you do need to be the kind of person who takes serious ownership of their work (fitting, given we’re employee-owned). Specifically:

• You’re highly organized and can juggle competing deadlines
• You work well independently and know how to prioritize when everything feels urgent
• You have a sharp eye for detail — a misplaced decimal bothers you
• You stay calm under pressure and bring solutions
• You communicate clearly and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels — payroll touches everyone
• You approach team leadership with equity and respect, creating an environment where people actually want to show up

On paper, you bring:

• Background in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5–7 years of relevant payroll and/or retirement plan experience
• 2–3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience in payroll operations for a larger-sized organization of 800-2,000+ employees
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and beyond)
• Experience with payroll systems, ERISA compliance, and retirement plan administration

ABOUT NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

We’re a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’ll not just be an employee- you'll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there's no catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud to have one of the friendliest hospitality staffs in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.

Sound like your kind of challenge? We’d love to hear from you.