HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator

 About Abby’s Catering:

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.

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration

• 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

Paylocity System Administration

• 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

Benefits Administration

• 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

HR Administrative Support

• 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

Core Values and How to Exemplify Them:

Our Mission:

“To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston & Dallas Metro market by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the most memorable and personalized attention to detail all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget and complying with the highest food safety standards.”

• Customer Driven: Provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers by being responsive, approachable, and attentive to their needs. Ensure new hires feel welcomed and supported from day one.
• Accountability: Take ownership of the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time. Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting hiring goals and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and department managers to achieve common goals. Foster a team-oriented environment where everyone works together to support new hires and improve the overall recruitment process.
• Competitiveness: Strive to attract the best talent in the industry by staying informed about market trends and continuously improving recruitment strategies. Demonstrate a competitive spirit in achieving hiring targets and enhancing the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Honesty: Maintain transparency and integrity throughout the recruitment process. Provide honest feedback to candidates and colleagues, and ensure all communications are clear and truthful.

Qualifications

• 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