SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Companies :

Ponte Winery, Ponte Vineyard Inn, and Bottaia Winery are a family-owned hospitality and wine enterprise in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. Since 1984, we have farmed estate vineyards and now produce over 20 estate-grown varietals within certified sustainable facilities. Our Four Diamond, 90-room boutique hotel offers guests a relaxing escape among 300 acres of vineyards, while Bottaia Winery provides a modern wine tasting and poolside experience. Together, our associates are dedicated to delivering excellent hospitality, outstanding food and wine, and memorable guest experiences across all properties.

Job Summary :

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 260 employees across multiple entities in a hospitality and wine enterprise environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, maintains payroll and employee records, administers benefits and deductions reporting, and serves as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions. The position requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with HR, accounting, and operations teams.

Schedule :

• Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.
• Flexibility required during payroll deadlines and year-end reporting periods.

Compensation : $33.65–$38.46 hourly, depending on experience.

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