HR & Payroll Manager

Unapologetic Foods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in New York City seeks an HR & Payroll Manager to lead people operations. This role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and payroll for a dynamic team in the restaurant industry. Candidates should have extensive HR experience and a strong understanding of employment laws.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Benefits programs (health, PTO, etc.)

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of NYC/NYS employment laws and hospitality wage practices is essential.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for FOH and BOH roles.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and employee files.
• Handle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

Skills

People-first mindset

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

5+ years of HR and payroll experience

Tools

Paycom

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Position: HR and Payroll Manager

Location: New York, NY (on-site)

Industry: Hospitality / Restaurant Group

Reports to: Director of Operations / CFO

Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits + performance bonus

About Us:

We are a fast-growing hospitality group with a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants and experiential venues in New York City. With a strong commitment to team culture and guest experience, we’re seeking an HR and Payroll Manager to lead our people operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for FOH and BOH roles, partnering with GMs and chefs.
• Oversee onboarding, training, employee files, and policy implementation.
• Handle conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with NYC and NYS labor laws (e.g., Paid Sick Leave, wage notices).
• Administer benefits programs (health, PTO, etc.) and open enrollment.
  
  

Payroll:

• Oversee weekly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations (Paycom platform would be preferable).
• Maintain tip reporting, overtime compliance, and garnishments.
• Collaborate with accounting on labor reporting and month-end reconciliation.
• Ensure W-2 and 1099 compliance and year-end filings.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HR and payroll experience, ideally in the hospitality or service industry.
• Deep knowledge of NYC/NYS employment laws and hospitality wage practices.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.
• People-first mindset, highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Restaurants

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