Payroll Assistant

Payroll Administrator 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 Pay Range $22 - $24 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 Employee Discounts 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 unit Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: none Exemption Classification: Non-Exempt Internal Relationships: Operating unit management and employees; HR; Finance; Labor Planning External Relationships: n/a 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 Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Supervisor, Payroll, Operating Unit Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a Number of Direct Reports: n/a Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a 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 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.

Created: 2026-04-08