
Payroll And Employment Specialist
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Job Description
The Payroll Employment Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing employee transfers, and
conducting regular payroll and employment basic audits, of input. Reporting to the Payroll and Employment Managers, this role involves
maintaining employee records, processing payroll changes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You are detail
oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast- paced environment. You possess excellent organizational
skills and the ability to work accurately and repetitively with detailed, confidential information.
You will assist in accurately inputting and processing payroll for employees, ensuring that all compensation and deductions are handled correctly.
You process internal employee transfers, ensuring that all changes in payroll are updated promptly and accurately. You will conduct audits of
payroll and employment records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. You stay up to date with
local, state, and federal payroll regulations and ensure the company remains compliant. You generate and report on payroll and employment
reports and provide necessary data for audits or compliance checks.
You are positive, and self-motivated, with an enthusiastic attitude. You are honest, have the highest integrity and able to handle and manage a
high degree of confidential information. You must have patience, empathy, and the ability to mediate team member problems involving
multiple variables in changing situations. You can work with a variety of people and personality types and cooperate with co-workers efficiently
and effectively. You are generous with your support and help resolve any service issues that arise in a timely and positive way, following up as
needed. You are proactive in aiding when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You are resourceful and
curious habits to aid in the growth and development of the department and Sea Island as a whole.
You set the tone by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing,
attendance, and appearance. You follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met. You maintain situational awareness of
your surroundings, keeping an eye on all areas for appropriate staffing, tidiness, and any general maintenance issues, ensuring that all are
corrected or reported immediately. You are proactive in helping when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested.
You will support various areas of the Human Resources department and provide ongoing support to the Team Member experience.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Management or related fields - preferred
- 3-5 years Payroll/HRIS Database experience preferred
- Experience in hospitality or service-related field - preferred
- Bilingual is a plus
- Ability to sit at a computer workstation for prolonged periods of time and utilize different communication devices such as phone or other electronic devices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, meet deadlines, follow instructions and manage multiple competing tasks and demands
- Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 10 lbs intermittently throughout a shift or use repeatedly throughout a shift
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally
- Flexibility to work days, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays only as needed