Human/Payroll Generalist
About The Position
The world’s largest barbecue concept was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. It is now run by his grandson Roland Dickey, Jr and Roland’s wife, Laura Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based, family-founded barbecue franchise serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up. We offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions. Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR / Payroll Generalist to support day-to-day human resources and payroll functions across our organization. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Restaurant management experience is highly valued, particularly for candidates who have hands-on experience with employee relations, scheduling, payroll, hiring, onboarding, or other administrative responsibilities.
Requirements
- Prior HR, payroll, administrative, or restaurant management experience required.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and follow through consistently.
- Professional and confident working with employees and leadership at all levels.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
- Ability to successfully complete required background/security screening for airport locations.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- HR degree is not required; relevant restaurant management or operational experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Support recruiting, candidate screening, hiring, background checks, and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure required employment documentation is complete.
- Support payroll administration, including employee changes, timekeeping, payroll accuracy, and follow-up on discrepancies.
- Assist with employee benefits administration and enrollment.
- Support employee relations matters and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and company information.
- Partner with restaurant management and corporate leadership to resolve HR and payroll needs.
- Track open items and follow through to completion while meeting established deadlines.
- Assist with additional HR, payroll, and administrative responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Meaningful growth opportunities
- Rewarded for loyalty and contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
