HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator

Abby's Catering•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

Abby’s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experiences since 1980. Our customers include high-profile passengers traveling through Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft. Celebrities, government officials, heads of state, and industry leaders are among Abby’s valued clientele. Abby’s also provides exclusive gourmet catering for corporate offices, private events, and food service management contracts throughout the Houston and Dallas metro areas. Join Our Team as a Payroll Administrator. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee and manage the full payroll cycle while supporting key HR administrative functions. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely employee support in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. The Payroll Administrator serves as the Paylocity system administrator and works closely with HR and Operations to maintain accurate payroll, benefits, and compliance records.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience
Minimum 3 years of Paylocity experience required
Strong working knowledge of wage and hour laws, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and payroll compliance
Experience administering employee benefits programs
Bilingual English and Spanish required to effectively support a multilingual workforce
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule using Paylocity
Audit timecards for PTO, missed punches, and corrections
Manage payroll adjustments including garnishments, retro pay, bonuses, and deductions
Maintain payroll records in accordance with company policies and federal and state labor laws
Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
Assist with payroll reporting and support internal or external payroll audits
Serve as the primary administrator for the Paylocity system
Maintain accurate employee records and payroll configurations
Generate payroll and workforce reports as requested by leadership
Partner with Paylocity support to troubleshoot system or payroll issues
Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, and terminations
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries
Support open enrollment and employee education initiatives
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions
Support recruiting coordination including candidate sourcing, phone screens, and interview scheduling
Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment metrics
Coordinate onboarding schedules to ensure a positive new hire experience