Job Reference Number: 33270

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Elior Corporate

Brand: Elior North America Corporate

State: Texas (US-TX)

 

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Payroll Specialist – Weekly Payroll Operations

The Role at a Glance:

Join Elior North America and be part of a payroll team that directly supports over 15,000 employees across the country. As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll help ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for both exempt and non-exempt employees, covering union and non-union populations.

In this role, you’ll work within our enterprise SAP platform to process payroll in-house—no third-party vendor involved—giving you exposure to the full payroll cycle, compliance requirements, and problem-solving across multiple states and employment structures.

You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing: Payroll Processing & Administration Process weekly payroll for exempt, non-exempt, union, and non-union. Maintain payroll data integrity, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes. Calculate and enter deductions, garnishments, and adjustments accurately. Prepare and issue paychecks in-house, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Audit payroll transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance. Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership. System & Process Management Utilize SAP ERP for all payroll-related functions. Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR and Operations. Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Employee Support Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from managers. Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality. What We’re Looking For: Required Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll. Experience with large ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred). High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications Experience processing union payroll. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC). Prior experience in food service, hospitality, or large-scale operations. Work Location:

This position is based on site at our corporate office in Houston, TX, four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day per week. The office address is 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees) Voluntary UNUM coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employee Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees) About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The skills and experience you gain with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether within our corporate office or one of our brand segments.