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Payroll Specialist

Lessing's Inc
Great River, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

Position: Payroll Specialist

Location: Great River, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Position Description: We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for performing payroll functions and supporting the Payroll Manager. The candidate should have an overall knowledge and understanding of payroll and good practices, compliance protocols and policies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Process weekly payroll for multiple locations.

Gather information on hours worked for each employee.

Audit and process payroll documents.

Process employee data for new hires, employee changes, and any additional Time & Attendance data as needed.

Approve and release time in the time system.

Prepares and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality.

Maintains vacation and sick time records.

Create reports on demand.

Assists employees in payroll related questions.

Provides training as needed.

Assist Corporate Payroll with projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Payroll: 3 years REQUIRED

ADP WorkForce Now Payroll: 3 years REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 2 years experience Payroll

Knowledgeable of Payroll practices and programs

Trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team setting as well as individually

Ability to accurately generate reports and data as needed

Toast (POS) and Tiphaus experience is a plus

The Company: Lessing's Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 23 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in 135 years of tradition, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30

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