American Food & Vending · 9 hours ago
Payroll HR Specialist
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $27/hr
2+ years expAmerican Food & Vending is a growing, award-winning national company that supports thousands of team members across the country. The Payroll HR Specialist will ensure accurate and timely payroll operations while contributing to HR administration and employee support in a fast-paced environment.
CateringCoffeeHospitalityVending and Concessions
Responsibilities
Process weekly multi-state payroll in partnership with the HR/Payroll Manager
Serve as the primary payroll backup during absences or high-volume periods
Maintain accurate employee payroll records, verify timesheets, review time & attendance data, and process commissions, benefits, and deductions
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies with professionalism and a customer-service mindset
Assist with year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 processing and tax filings
Serve as the HR Hotline Help Desk lead, supporting field managers and employees with timely solutions
Maintain employee personnel files and ensure HRIS accuracy
Support employee engagement initiatives and HR communications
Assist with open enrollment, ACA reporting, and benefit inquiries
Manage unemployment claims and represent the company when needed
Help interpret HR and payroll policies and provide guidance to managers
Provide administrative support such as correspondence, data entry, filing, scanning, and document management
Assist with HR projects, training, and meeting logistics
Maintain confidentiality and uphold a high level of professionalism in all interactions
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines
A service-oriented mindset and the ability to build trust with employees and managers
Full-time, on-site role at corporate headquarters in Syracuse, NY
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or HR support
Familiarity with HCM/time & attendance systems
Strong analytical skills
Benefits
Weekly Pay
401K with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
Ongoing training and development programs
Bonus Programs for eligible positions
Company
American Food & Vending
American Food & Vending specializes in the hospitality industry with vending, office coffee, water purification and micro-market services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Wells
Co- Founder
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