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.
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$21.00 Per Hour
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
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 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
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.
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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We anticipate that this job will close on:
10/02/2026
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