Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist processes all aspects of biweekly payroll with accuracy and compliance. This role serves as the main contact for managers and hourly associates, resolving pay issues, issuing instant checks, and maintaining data integrity. Responsibilities include loading money card data, interpreting union contracts to ensure proper payroll practices, and supporting time clock troubleshooting with the Payroll Manager.

• Bi-weekly Payroll Processing: Handle all facets of payroll processing for specific pay groups, ensuring accurate and precise execution.
• Data Accuracy and Integrity: Ensure the correctness and consistency of payroll data to prevent errors.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve inquiries from Managers and Hourly Associates regarding pay-related concerns promptly and effectively.
• Instant Check Processing: Manage instant payroll checks to rectify any discrepancies, if necessary.
• Reconcile Payroll Data: Reconcile pre confirm and post confirm payroll data.
• Time Clock Support: Assist in assigning time clocks to the employees.
• Mathematical Calculations: Ability to calculate pay rate adjustments based on factors such as time off, overtime, etc.

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience/education.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience or experience in related fields like accounting, HR, etc.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UltiPro is not mandatory but preferred.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.