Payroll Specialist (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist supports an assigned pay group that may include up to 20,000 employees. This role helps process accurate, timely payroll, researches discrepancies, and maintains supporting records and controls. The position has no direct reports.

Schedule 
• Required schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; on-site Wednesday and Thursday. Additional hours or office days may occasionally be needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and maintain payroll and employee data for an assigned pay group; follow weekly payroll production deadlines.
• Review payroll batch validation, edit, audit, timekeeping, and unpaid employee reports; research exceptions and make authorized corrections.
• Research payroll questions from employees, field operations, and internal partners; document issues and resolutions and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Prepare or support manual checks and direct deposits with required documentation.
• Complete weekly payroll checkoff and SOX control documentation in accordance with team procedures.
• With training, support tax and benefit maintenance, garnishments, union updates, year-end tasks, and other payroll processes as assigned.
• Help improve procedures, support system changes, and assist with training new team members when appropriate.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in human resources (HR), benefits, office tasks, or payroll is required to be considered for an interview.
• Comfortable using a computer on day one, entering data accurately, and reading and entering information in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Ability to learn and work across multiple systems, follow detailed procedures, and meet payroll deadlines.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and a service-focused approach to resolving questions.

Preferred qualifications
• Hands-on payroll processing experience, particularly in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with UKG payroll.
• Exposure to payroll corrections, timekeeping, multi-state taxes, garnishments, union payroll, or payroll controls.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on select services and products
• Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .