Payroll Associate

Convive Brands•Los Angeles, CA

56d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 50+ restaurants nationwide across two concepts: Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition. With a focus on building a company rooted in long-term success in an ever-changing and hyper-competitive industry, we are growing our team with excitement about the future and grounded in how to get there. Challenges and opportunities exist at every level, alongside truly incredible upside. Convive employees embody confidence in navigating change, building and leading growing teams, and supporting strategic execution in the hospitality space. Job Description: This role can be fully remote in the NY Metro area or in California. Reporting to the HRIS + Payroll Manager, this position is responsible for accurately processing employee pay, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and maintaining organized records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage confidential information with professionalism.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in payroll processing
Work experience in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field
Basic understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience using payroll software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Workday experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for all employees, including entering hours, bonuses, and other pay elements
Review and verify timesheets and time tracking data for accuracy and completeness
Ensure timely submission of payroll data for processing
Process payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, and direct deposit updates
Calculate and input special payments (e.g., retro pay, bonuses, PTO payouts) as directed
Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner, working closely with People Partners to ensure smooth and succinct communications
Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and company policies
Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to ensure proper setup and deduction of employee benefits in payroll
Maintain accurate payroll files and employee records in the HRIS and payroll systems
Maintain benefit enrollments and changes with monthly audits
Assist with payroll audits as needed and help prepare documentation for internal and external reviews
Generate routine payroll reports and to support finance and HR functions

Benefits

Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan
Managed time off
401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
Life insurance coverage fully paid by the Company
Quarterly gift card able to be used at any of our brands
Monthly $127 transit stipend
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $35
Pet insurance
Team member discounts at all our brands
The annualized salary range for this position (plus a bonus) is: $65,000- $75,000