Payroll Administrator

Job Description Summary

As an integral member of the Payroll team, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for Sonesta International Hotel’s payroll and operational needs. The core job responsibilities include a wide variety of duties from payroll processing, auditing, reporting and customer service for an employee base of approximately 3,000 and growing. This role interacts frequently with hotel and corporate employees at all levels of management. Excellent communication skills, great attention to detail and a customer service attitude are critical to the Payroll Administrator’s success.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prepares bi-weekly payrolls as is required for multiple hotel locations.
• Processes new hires, terminations, and changes to employee records either through validating electronic data exchange from Human Resources systems or through data entry into the payroll systems.
• Collects and verifies all essential information pertaining to Payroll: electronic timecards, deductions or additional wages and one-time payments input through Workday.
• Validates the correctness of employee time and other wage information processed through the time and attendance system including tip and service charge entries.
• Prepares, inputs, and validates the accuracy of gratuity and tip distributions.
• Reconciles benefit deductions and wage garnishments from employees.
• Prepares and circulates for review and approval periodic payroll reports.
• Investigates and resolves payroll-related discrepancies and responding to specific employees’ questions and concerns regarding earning and deductions matters.
• Reconciles Quarter and Year end Wage and Tax Registers for accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and eTime systems is required.
• Understanding of the steps and processes in the hire-to-payment and bi-weekly payroll processing cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is plus.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of multi-state payroll administration experience is required. In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Must be PC proficient with good excel skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to proactively communicate and provide excellent customer service to hotel staff, corporate management, and internal customers.
• Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must thrive in a teamwork setting and have excellent organizational skills.
• Passionate and enthusiastic.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range: $31.00 to $34.00
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.