Payroll Assistant

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.Responsible for personnel and benefits file maintenance, payroll administration, orientation preparation, maintaining and updating employment and benefits coverage changes and verifications in the payroll system. Works with and has access to highly confidential information.

Hourly Rate:

• $23.00 - $24.50

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes operating unit payroll each week using company systems and methods

• Calculates prior payment adjustments as needed to reflect regular pay and overtime pay

• Collects and enters daily timesheets for missed punches approved by management as appropriate

• Completes payroll reports for record-keeping purposes and managerial review

• Researches and communicates to management as appropriate regarding required verifications of hours worked and breaks

• Creates payroll requests/tickets for special payments such as anniversary awards and employee of the month

• Participates in the “Employee Resource Center” by being regularly available to answer employee questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records

• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience in an administrative role is required

• Experience in Payroll or Human Resources is preferred

• Experience with Kronos, Workday and Ultipro is preferred

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Intermediate level Microsoft office skills including Excel

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task

• Strong interpersonal skills, interacts well with multiple departments as required

• Detail oriented

Language / Communication Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Multi-lingual a plus

• Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate manner

• Must be able to communicate effectively with management team and staff.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Operating u nit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: none

Exemption Classification: Non-Exempt

Internal Relationships: Operating unit management and employees; HR; Finance; Labor Planning

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

• Normal office environment.

• In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Supervisor, Payroll, Operating Unit

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2 + HR Team

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence

· We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.

· We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

· Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.

· We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

· We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.

· We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Respect

· Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.

· We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

Application Closure Statement

To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 08/25/2026

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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