Associate Payroll Specialist

About the role

A Taste Of Who We Are Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends. Our Mission Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day. Our Core Values Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry. Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time. Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences. Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way. Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

Responsibilities

• Enter employee payroll data into payroll systems, including new hires, transfers, pay rate changes, deductions, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy before payroll processing.
• Follow established payroll procedures to support timely and accurate payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Process standard payroll adjustments, deductions, and updates based on approved documentation.
• Aid with the administration of union dues, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Reconcile routine payroll reports and identify data entry errors or discrepancies for review by Payroll leadership.
• Generate and distribute standard payroll reports, earnings statements, and other payroll documentation.
• Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries and direct more complex issues as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.
• Adhere to company policies, payroll procedures, union agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, human resources, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, or data entry applications is desirable.
• Experience with Paycom preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions consistently.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts, deductions, and payroll-related recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Skills

• Data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.