Corporate Payroll Administrator

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Corporate Payroll Administrator to join the team. This role will coordinate and participate in payroll processing activities; participate in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and auditing of manual and automated payroll data, information, records, and reports; ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll transactions; lead, train and provide work direction and guidance to property contacts.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need.  We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.     

We are committed to providing you with: 

• Highly competitive salary of $28.84/hr to $31.25/hr
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members 
• 401K matching program for eligible associates 
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you 
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process the payroll for assigned pay groups from start to finish
• Oversee and participate in the review, verification, auditing and processing of payroll forms, records, and documents.
• Reconcile all payrolls that were processed.
• Review time records and work with the property to correct inaccuracies.
• Ensuring wage and salary calculations are correct.
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and associate data.
• Provide service and support to associates and property contacts related to payroll questions / issues.
• Research system issues (UKG Pro and Workforce Management) for payroll errors
• Audit assigned payrolls.
• Stay current on state and federal payroll and tax laws.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• A minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role is required.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations and employment tax laws.
• Must have multistate payroll experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience using UltiPro preferred.
• Prior experience working in hospitality preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly using Excel.
• Get it done attitude with willingness to work long hours if unexpected projects or tight deadlines require it.
• Adaptable in a constantly changing environment, organized and able to handle pressure well.
• Ability to multi-task, conduct research and generate online strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer orientation, sense of urgency in getting things done, and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Highly detailed and results oriented.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• FPC or CPP Certification is a plus.
• Spanish speaking a plus.