Restaurant(QSR) HR and Payroll Manager

McKee Rd•Pleasanton, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile and proactive full time or part time Restaurant HR and Payroll Manager to join our in-office Pleasanton team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll and human resources, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. This is a hands-on position requiring an extremely strong understanding of Payroll and HR best practices and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of a small business while implementing new processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
6 years of experience in HR, preferably in a small business environment.
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in payroll administration.
Ability to be very hands on and wear many hats.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Develop and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. Maintain accurate records of all recruitment and onboarding activities.
Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns. Mediate, investigate, and resolve employee conflicts and grievances in a fair and timely manner. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to improve employee retention.
HR Compliance and Administration: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation. Manage payroll and benefits administration, including enrollment and changes. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures. Manage worker's compensation and safety programs.
Performance Management: Identify training and development needs and coordinate training programs. Develop training documentation.
Compensation and Benefits: Assist in the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages. Administer employee benefits programs in collaboration with insurance broker.
Payroll Administration: Processes accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll and weekly payroll, entering and maintaining payroll system including but not limited to new hire information, terminations, salaries, accruals, direct deposits, deductions and withholdings, and other payroll related data. Ensure all costs and payments are reconciled. Manage the administration of payroll in compliance with FLSA wage and hour requirements salaried and hourly employees in multiple states. Plan, develop, and implement policies and auditing procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll. Manage the administration of payroll in compliance with FLSA wage and hour requirements salaried and hourly employees in multiple states. Plan, develop, and implement policies and auditing procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll. Resolve employee concerns related to paychecks, deductions and/or taxes.