Payroll Specialist - Hospitality

Robert Half - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll operations for multiple hotel locations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for both salaried and hourly employees. This temporary role is ideal for someone with Paycom expertise and a solid understanding of payroll regulations specific to the hospitality industry, including tips, overtime, and multi-state tax compliance. The position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team and gain valuable experience in the hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll using Paycom, including entering, verifying, and reconciling payroll data for hourly and salaried hotel employees.
• Handle payroll for multiple locations, ensuring accurate calculation of hours, overtime, tips, bonuses, and deductions.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, particularly for the hospitality industry.
• Process and manage payroll taxes, garnishments, wage adjustments, and tip allocations.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Ensure that all changes are correctly reflected in the Paycom system.
• Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR departments, including labor cost analysis and budget forecasts.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, with specific experience using Paycom.
• Prior experience with payroll in the hospitality industry, particularly hotels, is highly desirable.
• Experience processing payroll for tipped employees and multi-state payroll compliance is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Paycom payroll software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to handle payroll inquiries from employees and management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan