Payroll HR Administrator

Job Description The Role

As our Payroll & HR Administrator
, 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.

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll through ADP Workforce.
• Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees, managers, and leadership.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, process improvements, and ongoing system accuracy.
• Support payroll‑related deductions, including benefit deductions and 401(k) contributions.
• Manage employee lifecycle updates, including new hires, rehires, status changes, and terminations.
• Partner with location General Managers to monitor and support the new hire onboarding process through hiring systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, PTO tracking, and benefits eligibility information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations, including new hire reporting, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, and related requirements.
• Coordinate employment verifications, workers’ compensation matters, and unemployment claims with third‑party administrators.
• Support benefits administration, including annual open enrollment and employee benefit updates.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree; preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on restaurant industry payroll experience; required.
• 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.