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. What You’ll Do 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. Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr strategic HR, inc.