Multi-State Payroll & HR Support Pro

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

15 days PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is recruiting a Payroll & HR Support Specialist to join the corporate HR team in Houston. Primary focus is accurate and timely payroll across multiple states and locations, with additional benefits administration and daily HR tasks supporting location managers and employees.

The role requires 2+ years of payroll processing, familiarity with ADP/UKG, and strong Excel skills. Onsite office role with standard hours and periodic extended payroll close periods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience; multi-state, multi-location payroll preferred.
• Experience with ADP or UKG (or similar) payroll/HRIS platform.
• Restaurant or hospitality payroll experience a plus, including tip concepts.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and wage-and-hour principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools.
• PHR, FPC or CPP certification a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state, multi-location payroll on a recurring cycle, ensuring accuracy of hours, rates, tips, deductions, and garnishments.
• Enter and audit new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and pay rate changes in HRIS.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, coordinating with location and HR leadership as needed.
• Maintain payroll records and generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Stay current on federal and state wage-and-hour requirements across the multi-state footprint and flag compliance concerns to HR leadership.
• Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation, tip reporting, and audits.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and eligibility questions during open enrollment.
• Process benefits deductions and reconcile deduction data between benefits platform and payroll records.
• Support leave-of-absence administration (FMLA and non-FMLA).
• Serve as a liaison between employees, benefits carriers, and brokers to resolve claims, billing, or enrollment issues.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay, policies, and HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, data integrity.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and other HR admin processes.
• Assist with compiling data for HR compliance projects, audits, and reporting.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS knowledge

FLSA knowledge

Data confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR / Accounting / Business

Tools

ADP

UKG

Excel

Job description

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is recruiting a Payroll & HR Support Specialist to join the corporate HR team in Houston. Primary focus is accurate and timely payroll across multiple states and locations, with additional benefits administration and daily HR tasks supporting location managers and employees.

The role requires 2+ years of payroll processing, familiarity with ADP/UKG, and strong Excel skills. Onsite office role with standard hours and periodic extended payroll close periods.