POSITION SUMMARY: As the Human Resources and Payroll Generalist, you will support the Human Resources department in various ways, including processing company payroll. You will also be asked to assist with managing recruitment, hiring, retention and termination processes, reviewing incident reports, communicating information to field employees, conducting research, gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports, and assisting with legal compliance matters.

Benefits:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal and External Service HR:

• Collect and compile HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management, and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors’ practices, and other sources.

• Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

• Prepare reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership.

• Identify and recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics. Based on metrics and analysis, make recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.

• Facilitate implementation of new training, development, recruiting, and other related initiatives.

• Assist with recruitment, hiring, retention and termination processes, including drafting job descriptions, reviewing candidates and conducting interviews.

• May conduct or assist with conducting classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.

• Assist with preparation of various annual reports required for governmental authorities.

• Researching, recommending and implementing best practices.

• May assist HR leadership with staffing, recruiting, and departmental budgets.

• May guide and/or assist with performance, benefit, and compensation review and evaluation processes.

• Meets with employees in the field to identify and review employee needs and issues.

• Prepare and conduct training for field employees.

• Assist with various legal and compliance matters.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Internal and External Service Payroll:

• Will enter, maintain, and/or process information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

• Will ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

• Will reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

• Will issue, or reissue, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

• Will record and process federal and state payroll tax deposits.

• Must have strong working knowledge of (iSloved,).

• Restaurant software awareness (including without limitation, Dine, eRestaurant, xformity and Altametrics).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SELECTION SKILLS/QUALITIES:

Training/Coaching/Development:

• Serves as a strong role model who motivates, inspires managers and employees.

• Effectively trains, coaches, and provides time for employees to learn.

• Identifies employees’ potential and fosters development for promotion to the next level; and demonstrates patience and commitment toward development of employees.

• Values effective job performance and ensures the restaurant team receives recognition and expression of gratitude.

• Understands the importance of and provides employees with quality and timely performance feedback and reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Associates or higher degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,or related field required.

• Two years of experience in payroll processing.

• Commitment to payroll best practices and regulations including knowledge of payroll law/regulations.

• Exercises sound judgment and exhibits strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Displays exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with particular attention to confidentiality.

• Always interact with employees in a positive and helpful manner.

• Promotes company policies and procedures by leading by example.

• Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Anticipate work needs and interact professionally with a diverse team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

• Able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time.

• Possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and use a personal vehicle.

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.

• Regular travel within CA (including overnight) 5-10% of the time.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Seaside Dining Group, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.

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Brand: Seaside Dining Group
Address: 120 Vantis Drive Aliso Viejo, CA - 92656
Property Description: Corporate
Property Number: Corporate