Payroll Specialist - Hospitality

Build Your Payroll Career in the Hotel IndustryThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy PikeAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per yearA bit about us:The company is a growing hospitality organization focused on building and operating high-quality hotel assets through disciplined management and strong partnerships. With an emphasis on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and people-driven leadership, the organization supports its properties with centralized expertise while empowering local teams. Its approach combines thoughtful growth, scalable systems, and a commitment to consistency across its portfolio.Why join us?This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing hospitality organization that values accuracy, collaboration, and people-first operations. You’ll work alongside a supportive leadership team in a fast-paced environment where your payroll expertise directly impacts employee experience across multiple hotel properties. The company offers stability, exposure to a multi-property portfolio, and the chance to grow your skills within a professional, process-driven organization that truly understands the importance of getting payroll right. If you enjoy ownership, consistency, and being a trusted resource, this role offers both impact and long-term growth.Job DetailsWe are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a growing portfolio of hotel properties. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll using Paycom, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, and supporting employees and managers with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate has hands-on Paycom experience, thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, and understands the unique payroll complexities of the hospitality industry.Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple hotel properties using Paycom
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, pay rates, tips, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and other earnings
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to processing
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including hospitality-specific regulations
• Manage payroll-related new hires, terminations, and employee changes in Paycom
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and benefits deductions in partnership with HR and Finance
• Support audits, reporting, and month-end close related to payroll
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll records

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in hospitality (hotel, restaurant, assisted living) or multi-location environments
• Experience with processing large payrolls in excess of 600 employees
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and overtime rules
• Experience working with hourly workforces, shift differentials, and variable schedules
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Preferred Experience

• Payroll experience supporting multiple properties or entities
• Familiarity with tip reporting, service charges, and hospitality labor regulations
• CPP or FPC certification (a plus, not required)

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