The Payroll Administrator is responsible for working the timely and accurate payment of employee net earnings through wages, taxes, and deductions. This position requires excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to preserve and secure confidential employee information. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software tools is essential.
Job Description
Prepares of bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and weekly payroll as is required by the hotel location.
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.
Calculates and validates of service charge distribution calculation and inputs to the time and attendance system.
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.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
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.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of multi-state payroll administration experience is required. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wages and hour laws.
Bachelor's degree or work equivalent and a strong record of success in academic and work environment.
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-pace setting.
Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel staff, corporate management, and internal customers.
Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
Attention to detail, problem solving and trouble shooting skills are essential.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Must thrive in a teamwork setting and have excellent organizational skills.
Passionate and enthusiastic.
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.
