Payroll & HR Administrator

strategic HR, inc. • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Misleh Family Skyline Chili Franchise Group is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to manage payroll operations and partner with leadership and restaurant managers. This role combines payroll precision with HR administration and compliance, suitable for individuals who enjoy both structure and collaboration. The company is a privately held, third-generation family business founded in 1962, operating multiple Skyline Chili restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Columbus, with a culture grounded in respect, consistency, and taking care of its people.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on restaurant industry payroll experience; required.
• Strong working knowledge of ADP (additional platforms such as Paradox a plus).
• Experience managing full-cycle payroll including bonuses and deductions.
• Comfort supporting payroll system implementations or transitions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and HR/payroll technology.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills; Payroll is a deadline-oriented responsibility.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong sense of ethics, confidentiality, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll through ADP Workforce.
• Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees, managers, and leadership.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, process improvements, and ongoing system accuracy.
• Support payroll-related deductions, including benefit deductions and 401(k) contributions.
• Manage employee lifecycle updates, including new hires, rehires, status changes, and terminations.
• Partner with location General Managers to monitor and support the new hire onboarding process through hiring systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, PTO tracking, and benefits eligibility information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations, including new hire reporting, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, and related requirements.
• Coordinate employment verifications, workers’ compensation matters, and unemployment claims with third-party administrators.
• Support benefits administration, including annual open enrollment and employee benefit updates.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• Paid time off
• Eligibility for 401(k) participation
• Complimentary Meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree