Corporate Payroll Specialist

Azul Hospitality LLC Headquarters - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Corporate Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing payroll-related activities for approximately 30 hotel properties across multiple states. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with state and federal regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll processes. The specialist will work closely with property payroll staff and management to maintain payroll accuracy and confidentiality while providing training and support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in and champion for the HMS system.
• Assist in the effective and efficient operations of bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Communicate and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, internal controls, and employment agreements.
• Assist in the training and development of management and payroll staff on standard payroll and timekeeping duties.
• Work with management and payroll staff to ensure payroll data is complete and accurate for timely submission to Paycom.
• Ensure accuracy and proper inclusion of additional earnings, such as gratuities, service charges, and incentives.
• Ensure proper processing of garnishments in accordance with local laws.
• Respond to, research, and resolve management, payroll staff, and team member questions and problems.
• Assist in management of all payroll activities in accordance with federal and state statutory regulations.
• Ensure complete confidentiality with payroll records and personal information.
• Proactive communication to management and payroll staff regarding payroll impacts.
• Timely communication of deficiencies, errors, or other items impacting payroll accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years previous payroll experience or finance-related experience.
• Previous payroll experience in a multi-hotel environment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with Time & Attendance and Paycom strongly preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer accounting programs.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with accounting terminology, general ledger, and journal entries preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities