Payroll Manager

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Happier People Management - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Payroll Manager at Happier People Management is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time, which is essential for maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance within the organization. This position requires a close collaboration with the Finance and People teams, as well as department managers and team members, to address all payroll and benefits needs effectively. The successful candidate will embody the brand's values and culture, fostering a positive and engaging experience for both clients and team members. Given the small team environment, flexibility and a willingness to assist in various capacities are crucial traits for this role. The responsibilities outlined below are indicative of the position's nature and may evolve with organizational changes or business developments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control all aspects of Payroll for all entities.
• Work closely with Finance and Human Resources to provide all necessary Payroll functions and reporting.
• Review all employee timesheets for accuracy.
• Responsible for tip distribution among all outlets.
• Work closely with managers and employees to ensure accuracy between timesheets and tip distribution.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Follow-up and resolve discrepancies with team members.
• Deliver and/or coordinate payroll training sessions for new and existing team members, including scheduling training sessions, preparing training materials, and tracking attendance and completion of training.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee timecards and any changes made.
• Prepare reports for quarterly, yearly and weekly reports.
• Resolve payroll errors.
• Monitor promotions, transfers and terminations in the system.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in payroll, preferably in hospitality and property management.
• Must have multi-unit payroll experience.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, including compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs to new managers on payroll.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ADP Workforce.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexible self-starter with attention to detail who can work in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects at once.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with enthusiastic outlook and creative mind.
• Flexible with respect to the demands and hours needed in this role and be willing and able to work evenings and/or weekends to support the property team is a must.
• Must exhibit the ability to plan, prioritize and demonstrate exceptional follow-up skills.
• Must be courteous, persuasive, client focused, professional and positive at all times.
• Ability to prioritize and get things done in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to be a leader with a desire to educate and empower team members and create accountability standards.
• Strong attention to operational and administrative detail.
• Willing to learn new and exciting things.