Payroll HR Specialist

American Food & Vending ⏐ American Dining Creations • Liverpool, NY

2d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing, award-winning national company where your expertise in payroll and HR directly supports thousands of team members across the country. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be a key player in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while contributing to a positive employee experience. This role offers a blend of payroll processing, HR administration, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration—ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is passionate about helping people.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or HR support preferred.
• Familiarity with HCM/time & attendance systems and strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• A service-oriented mindset and the ability to build trust with employees and managers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Accounting, or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multi-state payroll in partnership with the HR/Payroll Manager.
• Serve as the primary payroll backup during absences or high-volume periods.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, verify timesheets, review time & attendance data, and process commissions, benefits, and deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies with professionalism and a customer-service mindset.
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 processing and tax filings.
• Serve as the HR Hotline Help Desk lead, supporting field managers and employees with timely solutions.
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure HRIS accuracy.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.
• Assist with open enrollment, ACA reporting, and benefit inquiries.
• Manage unemployment claims and represent the company when needed.
• Help interpret HR and payroll policies and provide guidance to managers.
• Provide administrative support such as correspondence, data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Assist with HR projects, training, and meeting logistics.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus Programs for eligible positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level