About Abby’s:

Abby’s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experience since opening in 1980. Our customers are high profile passengers visiting or residing in Houston. Celebrities, government officials, head of states, secretaries, industry leaders, all traveling out of Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft are part of Abby’s valued circle of customers. Abby’s also provides exclusive gourmet delights for corporate offices, private and corporate events as well as food service management contracts.

Join Our Team as an HR Specialist!

Are you passionate about creating a seamless and compliant HR experience? We are seeking a dynamic HR Specialist with a strong background in the hospitality and food & beverage (F&B) industry, bilingual (English/Spanish), and excellent interpersonal skills to manage payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, leave management, and safety compliance, ensuring smooth, compliant processes that align with our people-first culture and regulatory requirements. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing for all employees.

· Verify and audit timecard data, including PTO, missed punches, and corrections.

· Handle garnishments, retro pay, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.

· Maintain payroll records in compliance with legal and internal policies.

· Address employee payroll-related inquiries with discretion and accuracy.

· Administer benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.

· Serve as the primary contact for employee benefit questions.

· Support open enrollment and employee education efforts.

· Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions.

· Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA regulations.

· Manage the intake and filing of workers’ compensation claims.

· Coordinate with third-party administrators (TPAs) and insurance carriers.

· Track injury reports, return-to-work plans, and modified duty assignments.

· Communicate leave status updates to managers and employees.

· Track and report safety incidents; maintain OSHA 300/301 logs.

· Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety documentation.

 · Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, communications, or a related field preferred.

· 2–4 years of relevant HR experience with a strong focus on payroll and benefits.

· Proficiency with Paylocity required; Paycor experience is a plus.

· Working knowledge of labor laws, OSHA regulations, FMLA/ADA.

· Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.

· Strong communication and customer service skills.

· Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.

· Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Core Values and How to Exemplify Them:

· Customer Service: 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.

Abby’s Catering is an equal opportunity employer.