Restaurant Payroll

HR & Payroll Built for Professional Services

Restaurant payroll is uniquely complex because operators manage tipped employees, multiple pay rates, overtime rules, shift differentials, seasonal hiring, and high employee turnover across one or many locations. ProLiant helps restaurants automate payroll and reduce administrative burden.

Used daily by more than 5,000 small and large businesses.

Simplify Payroll Across Every Shift and Location

Restaurants need payroll that can keep up with fast-moving operations, fluctuating labor needs, and strict wage compliance requirements. ProLiant helps restaurant operators process payroll accurately while improving visibility into labor costs.
GratPro for Tip Processing & Tip Credits
Automate tip pooling, tip credits, tip declarations, and reporting while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws.
Multiple Pay Rates
Support employees working across roles such as server, bartender, host, cook, delivery driver, or management.
Weighted Overtime Calculations
Automatically calculate overtime across multiple pay rates, departments, and locations.
Shift Differential & Premium Pay
Support premium pay for overnight shifts, holidays, special events, and high-volume periods.
POS Payroll Integrations
Import hours, tips, sales, and labor data directly from restaurant POS systems to reduce manual entry.
Multi-Location Payroll
Process payroll across multiple restaurant locations, concepts, franchises, or FEINs with centralized visibility.
Tax Filing & Compliance
Manage payroll tax calculations, filings, year-end reporting, and labor compliance requirements.
Flexible Employee Pay Options
Support direct deposit, pay cards, and modern payroll delivery options employees prefer.

Why it Matters

ProLiant helps restaurants reduce payroll errors, improve labor visibility, and simplify payroll administration in a fast-paced industry.

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