Job description
Join a fast-moving hospitality group that operates and supports a diverse portfolio of restaurants and culinary concepts across North America. With a strong focus on operational excellence and team experience, this company is known for creating standout dining environments backed by efficient, well-run systems.
They’re hiring an HR Assistant & Payroll Specialist to own the details behind the scenes—from processing payroll with precision to keeping employee records accurate and organized. This role plays a key part in supporting compliance and assisting with key administrative tasks.
This position will work cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and Restaurant Operations teams, supporting a staff of 300+ across 8 restaurant locations. If you’re sharp with numbers, thrive in structured environments, and want to be part of a team that gets things done, this role is built for you.
This is an incredible remote opportunity to work for a US-based company.
What You’ll Do
- Process payroll for hourly, salaried, tipped, and commission-based employees.
- Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and employment status updates.
- Handle payroll deductions, PTO, leave balances, and benefits coordination.
- Support HR with onboarding documentation, employee communications, and policy administration.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.
- Audit timekeeping and payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing.
- Generate payroll reports and assist with reconciliations, compliance audits, and year-end filings.
- Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to ensure timely processing.
- Provide administrative support across HR functions as needed.
What You Need
- 3+ years of payroll or HR experience, ideally in hospitality or multi-location environments.
- Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, formulas, data validation, etc.).
- Familiarity with POS/payroll systems (Shift4 and HigherUp preferred).
- Knowledge of payroll best practices and HR compliance.
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or a related field is a bonus.
Salary & Perks
- Competitive salary.
- This is a full-time, long-term position.
- The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with TLNT.
- Work from home.
- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (+/- 1 hour accepted) - PST.
- Additional perks.
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