Payroll Associate/Consultant

As a member of Empowered Hospitality’s HR Operations team, you’ll provide essential support to our clients by executing a range of specialist tasks heavily tied to payroll. These may include administering payroll, conducting audits, configuring payroll systems, analyzing payroll platforms, and other related processes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our internal systems and client deliverables are accurate, organized, and delivered on time. This position requires close collaboration with senior team members and direct engagement with clients, offering the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute meaningfully to client success.We’re excited to welcome someone who brings strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to excellence, service, and integrity.Core CompetenciesProcess Execution: Performing a variety of payroll-related tasks with accuracy, consistency, and timelinessAttention to Detail: Ensuring precision and thoroughness in documentation, data entry, and payroll processes to eliminate errors and maintain complianceTime Management: Balancing multiple time-sensitive projects while consistently meeting deadlinesTeam Collaboration: Partnering effectively with HR Leads and team members about project strategy, payroll processes, client requests, and overall service deliveryCritical Thinking: Feeling confident questioning existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and applying good judgmentRole ResponsibilitiesPayroll administration, including:- Compliance audits- Payroll setup- Payroll administration and processing- Payroll audits- Payroll system configuration- Payroll system selection- Payroll system troubleshootingSupport reporting and analysis utilizing various HRIS systems, MS Excel/Google Sheets and other toolsConduct research and prepare comparative analyses of payroll platforms, HRIS software, etc.Join client meetings as needed to contribute on key initiatives, take detailed notes, and provide insights on payroll-related topicsSupport general organization of E|H document storage, systems and toolsContinually pursue education regarding new concepts, regulations and leading practicesContribute to the knowledge management resources and advancement of our internal auditing toolsExperience & Education 2-8 years’ experience in Human Resources or Payroll Administration functionsDemonstrated success managing a high volume of time-sensitive payroll-related tasksFamiliarity with and passion for hospitality work environmentStrong MS office skills, business communication, and problem-solving skillsFluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in written and spoken Spanish preferredBachelor’s in human resources, business administration, or related fieldSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP, or other related certification preferredThe specific level for this role (coordinator, associate, consultant) will be determined based on experience, expertise, and desired scope of responsibility. More senior roles will carry increased responsibility to lead others and higher expectations of work quality.What's in it for you?Vacation and Time Off: 15 days PTO + 12 company holidaysHealthcare: Medical, Dental and Vision coverageRetirement & financial: 401(k) with employer match; pre-tax commuter, medical and childcare benefits; monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement; company laptop, home office reimbursementLifestyle support: Work-from-home flexibility; WeWork membership; team-building events; tuition reimbursement; employee recognition program*You must be based in the NYC metro area to be considered for this positionEmpowered Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.