Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Lee Epting Catering INC•Athens, GA

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About The Position

Epting Events is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Payroll Manager to lead recruiting, hiring, employee reviews, and all payroll functions. Reporting directly to company leadership, this person will be a trusted resource for employees and managers while building consistent, efficient HR practices. The role requires hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, strong technology and organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities and sensitive employee matters. The manager oversees HR operations and employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, employee performance reviews and development, payroll processing and ADP Workforce Now administration, and technology and process improvement. Success means employees are paid accurately and on time, hiring and onboarding run smoothly, reviews are completed consistently, records and systems are organized, and leadership and employees receive dependable HR support.

Requirements

Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and employee administration.
Demonstrated experience managing HR responsibilities and payroll functions.
Strong technology skills, including confidence learning new platforms, working with spreadsheets, and troubleshooting routine system issues.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate directly with company leadership.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience in a similar HR and payroll management position.
SHRM or HRCI certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Experience supporting hospitality, catering, events, or another business with variable schedules and a mix of hourly and salaried employees.
Experience improving HR processes and expanding the use of ADP Workforce Now.
A degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily HR operations and provide guidance to leadership, managers, and employees.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel files.
Administer company policies and support updates to the employee handbook and HR procedures.
Address employee questions, workplace concerns, and performance issues with professionalism and discretion.
Coordinate benefits administration, leave requests, employment changes, and employee separations.
Support compliance with applicable employment requirements and coordinate with outside advisors when needed.
Manage recruiting and hiring, including job descriptions, postings, applicant screening, interviews, and offers.
Partner with leadership and department managers to identify staffing needs.
Coordinate background checks, employment verification, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding.
Help new employees understand company expectations, policies, and systems.
Lead the employee performance review process, including schedules, documentation, and manager follow-through.
Support managers in setting expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance concerns.
Coordinate employee development and training initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve employee communication, engagement, and retention.
Manage all company payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
Review time records, resolve missed punches and discrepancies, and coordinate payroll approvals with managers.
Process pay changes, deductions, benefits contributions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.
Maintain employee and payroll information in ADP Workforce Now.
Reconcile payroll reports, resolve errors, and coordinate tax reporting and year-end activities with ADP and accounting.
Serve as the primary resource for ADP Workforce Now, including troubleshooting, reporting, and user support.
Use HR systems, digital tools, and reporting to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.
Develop clear procedures for recurring HR and payroll tasks.
Help managers and employees use ADP and related systems effectively.
Provide leadership with reporting on staffing, turnover, payroll, and other workforce needs.