Company Overview

Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience, creative menus, and superior service. We started with a neighborhood bar in 2001 and have since grown to 10 venues across Chicago and are now growing nationally. 
Our Locations: Benchmark, Brickhouse, Federales Fulton Market, Federales Logan Square, Federales Denver, Federales Dallas, Gaslight, Highline, Kirkwood, Porter, Ranalli's Lincoln Park, and Ranalli's West Loop

Job Summary

Four Corners is seeking an HR/Payroll Intern to join our team! The HR/Payroll Resources Intern will provide general support for HR initiatives and assist with payroll functions under the direct supervision of the HR & Payroll Manager and HR & Payroll Coordinator.

Four Corners is committed to attracting, developing, and maintaining a diverse team that reflects our core values as a company. As a leading hospitality group, we pride ourselves on promoting an environment that encourages collaboration, communication, personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities: 

Human Resources

• Track Paid Time Off (PTO) requests
• Respond to all employment verification requests
• Respond to unemployment benefit questionnaires
• Process termination forms and supporting documentation
• Respond to all HR inbox (email & VM) inquiries and questions from employees in a professional and timely manner
• Contact designated location contact(s) to obtain missing information and/or resolve identified questions
• Assist with the processing of new hires via Paylocity's electronic onboarding portal and ensure all documents are kept up to date and remain compliant
• Process pending changes submitted by employees through Paylocity (demographic info, emergency contact updates, tax updates)
• Maintain Employee data in Paylocity, ensure it is accurate, workflow actions are completed where required, resolve system issues as necessary, and drive employees to use the system to its maximum potential
• Assist with file maintenance including retention and purging of employee files (personnel, medical, garnishment, I-9s)
• Support recruiting efforts as needed (i.e. updating job postings on ATS, reposting jobs on additional recruitment platforms, following up with locations to understand staffing needs, managing ATS to send out acknowledgment/declination emails to candidates)

Payroll

• Receive, review and process payroll input source documents including but not limited to tax withholding election forms, garnishment & child support withholding orders, and direct deposit requests
• Prepare payroll process reports out of timekeeping system and import time files into Paylocity
• Run active roster reports and distribute to location management teams
• Submit monthly Department of Labor (DOL) reporting for applicable locations

Miscellaneous

• Support with data integrity audits and special projects
• Assist with accounts payable or other accounting related duties as time allows
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• In the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Human Resources
• Professional payroll processing experience a strong plus (Paylocity experience preferred)
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality
• Highly detail-oriented with effective time management skills
• Self-directed with the ability to identify when to escalate questions/issues to supervisors
• Strong organizational skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a strong plus