ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work under direction of the Vice President of Employee Experience.
• Maintain high level of positive and professional approach with employees, coworkers, and guests.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Supervise and coach payroll clerks and assistants.
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Assign, train, mentor and direct staff to carry out the exceptional guest experience and foster an environment for employees to be successful in performance, and further feel engaged and valued.
• Perform interview, hire, disciplinary, and termination actions when necessary for payroll staff.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 25% match for 401k!
• Generous employee discounts across Heritage Hotels, restaurants, spa and retail!
• Free employee parking!
• Growth and development opportunities!
• Inclusive, people-first culture!

HC10

• Strong knowledge of Payroll software and MS Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to multitask.
• Proven leadership experience, with payroll department experience a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and late nights.
• Must be able to lift/push/reach for/carry 15+ pounds occasionally.
• Minimum of 3 year or equivalent combination of education and experience; payroll management or hospitality experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of education and experience a plus.