Job description

Our company is searching for a Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our growing team of hospitality and recruiting professionals! If you are a hard-working, hospitality Payroll, Benefits, HR or Culture Manager, looking for a new role to join a team with PLENTY of potential for growth, this is the job for you!

The Payroll and Benefits Manager is an integral part of our dynamic and driven Finance Team based at our Corporate Office in New York City. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all employees and 1099 contractors are paid accurately and on time. You will manage payroll functions, including calculating paychecks and commissions, withholding taxes, and any other deductions. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing benefits administration to all new and existing corporate employees.

• This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Finance
• This position is based out of our NYC office, 5 days a week
• Competitive Salary: $60k-$75k+benefits, the growth opportunities are endless

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, commissions, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure proper payment of wages and salaries are prepared by correctly utilizing sick pay, holiday pay and overtime if appropriate
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests in a timely fashion
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Ability to work accurately and independently on several different tasks simultaneously.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to our employees and contractors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong experience with how the overall benefits program works including implementation for new employees and the annual renewal process.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be Proficient with Paylocity payroll software.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and discretion at all times.
• This is a full-time, in-person position that requires working in a collaborative office environment with sensitive information and meeting tight deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum three years of experience processing payroll and administrating employee benefit packages.
• Experience in a hospitality related field a plus.
• Must have current or prior experience using Paylocity payroll software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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