Payroll Coordinator
About The Position
Join Elior North America and be part of a payroll team that directly supports over 15,000 employees across the country. As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll help ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for both exempt and non-exempt employees, covering union and non-union populations. In this role, you’ll work within our enterprise SAP platform to process payroll in-house—no third-party vendor involved—giving you exposure to the full payroll cycle, compliance requirements, and problem-solving across multiple states and employment structures. You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
Requirements
- 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll.
- Experience with large ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Nice To Haves
- Experience processing union payroll.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
- Prior experience in food service, hospitality, or large-scale operations.
Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing & Administration Process weekly payroll for exempt, non-exempt, union, and non-union.
- Maintain payroll data integrity, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes.
- Calculate and enter deductions, garnishments, and adjustments accurately.
- Prepare and issue paychecks in-house, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Audit payroll transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.
- System & Process Management Utilize SAP ERP for all payroll-related functions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR and Operations.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Employee Support Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from managers.
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Voluntary UNUM coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
