On-Site HR Generalist - Payroll, Compliance & Engagement

LM Restaurants; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LM Restaurants is a Raleigh-based, family-owned restaurant company seeking an HR professional focused on payroll, payroll operations, and employee records. The role is on-site five days a week, with relocation assistance available.

The position involves payroll processing, HRIS maintenance, onboarding, recruitment for the Home Office, and compliance across locations. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to support our multilingual workforce; prior hospitality HR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in HR, payroll, or HR operations (hospitality experience a plus).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required to support onboarding, payroll, employee relations, benefits, policy communication, and HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for assigned locations with a high level of accuracy.
• Audit timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with managers.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Manage employee verifications, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Administer garnishments, including processing orders, updating payroll, and maintaining documentation.
• Partner with the Payroll & Benefits Manager to support clean, compliant, and efficient HR operations.
• Lead non-exempt recruiting for the Home Office, including job postings, screening, scheduling, and offers.
• Coordinate temporary staffing placements for the Home Office when needed.
• Conduct Home Office new hire orientations, ensuring all paperwork, compliance requirements, and introductions are completed smoothly.
• Support restaurant hiring managers with applicant flow and recruitment coordination.
• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience, including I-9 verification, new-hire paperwork, HRIS setup, and first-day preparation.
• Ensure all onboarding steps are completed in compliance with policy and legal requirements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for workplace injury reports and workers' compensation claims.
• Coordinate documentation, incident investigations, and follow-up with insurance partners.
• Manage unemployment claims, respond to inquiries, and participate in hearings as needed.

Job description

LM Restaurants is a Raleigh-based, family-owned restaurant company seeking an HR professional focused on payroll, payroll operations, and employee records. The role is on-site five days a week, with relocation assistance available.

The position involves payroll processing, HRIS maintenance, onboarding, recruitment for the Home Office, and compliance across locations. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to support our multilingual workforce; prior hospitality HR experience is a plus.