HR Assistant & Payroll Specialist - Remote

Overview

Join a fast-moving hospitality group that operates and supports a diverse portfolio of restaurants and culinary concepts across North America. With a strong focus on operational excellence and team experience, this company is known for creating standout dining environments backed by efficient, well-run systems.

In Short

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, tipped, and commission-based employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and employment status updates.
• Handle payroll deductions, PTO, leave balances, and benefits coordination.
• Support HR with onboarding documentation, employee communications, and policy administration.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.
• Audit timekeeping and payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with reconciliations, compliance audits, and year-end filings.
• Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to ensure timely processing.
• Provide administrative support across HR functions as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll or HR experience, ideally in hospitality or multi-location environments.
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, formulas, data validation, etc.).
• Familiarity with POS/payroll systems (Shift4 and HigherUp preferred).
• Knowledge of payroll best practices and HR compliance.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or a related field is a bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• This is a full-time, long-term position.
• The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with TLNT.
• Work from home.
• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (+/- 1 hour accepted) - PST.
• Additional perks.