Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Shared Services

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly skilled Payroll Administrator professional with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and an innovative spirit to drive our growth and engagement efforts.

If you are an individual who is proactive, organized, detail oriented, excels in problem solving and relationship management, has a strong EQ and who can effectively handle a wide range of Payroll responsibilities, we are looking for you!
 

Company Overview

Performance Hospitality is a lifestyle hotel management company committed to providing outstanding service to its guests. We manage a variety of branded, independent hotels in major US markets. We take pride in our ability to deliver exceptional guest and associate experiences by focusing on inspiring individuals through a thoughtful delivery of self-expression hospitality. We believe that applying innovative practices along with transparent communications is a fundamental part of our excellent execution.
Role Overview

The Shared Services Payroll Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and compliant processing of payroll for the company's extensive workforce. The focus will be on aligning payroll practices with PHM’s guidelines while adhering to federal, state local jurisdictional rules and regulations. Additionally, the candidate will play a key role in system implementations and integrations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong working knowledge of all state and federal labor laws and regulatory compliance.  Has proven skills and experience with Payroll process, as well as experience in benefits administration, wage and hour compliance, workers compensation, unemployment claims, HRIS administration, and performance management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms (preferably Paycom) is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Payroll Manager will be responsible for payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, 401K, taxes, and other deductions.
• Extensive understanding of 7ie and the ability to maintain processes to ensure compliance.
• Understanding of Accounting GL codes to be able to maintain the payroll journal efficiently.
• Monitors all external applications and ensures enrollment is effective and timely.
• Serves as an employee advocate addressing questions from individuals, department leaders, and HR.
• Monitors all payroll and benefits legislation and provides compliance action recommendations.
• Assists with audits throughout the year ensuring compliance and applicable standards.
• Serves as an employee advocate addressing questions from individuals, department leaders, and HR.
• Record, store, and/or analyze computerized financial and payroll information.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Maintain, update, create, secure, and archive employee payroll records and files.
• Review, verify, and reconcile punches, hours worked, pay adjustments, and other pay-related information, and post information onto designated records.
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Independent work ethic, self-motivated and fast learner
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and HR software systems. Paycom preferred

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and income audit required.
• 4-5 years of experience in similar Payroll Administrator roles with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity supporting a minimum of 200 employee
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations
• Hotel experience highly preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or another related field

Skills:

• Knowledge of Paycom or ATS is required.
• Understanding of the steps and processes in the hire-to-payment and bi-monthly payroll processing cycles
• 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 associates.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.