Payroll Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

Summary / Objective

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :

Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to this position.
• Must be self-motivating and have a high degree of analytical ability and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Provide all reports that the Human Resources department requests
• Ensure that the payroll data is entered on time and submitted to payroll provider for payroll processing.
• Reconcile the labor hours between the payroll provider register and the total amount of manual hours recorded based on the local / corporate template and policy.
• Reconcile vacation, time off, accrued salaries and wages, service charge, gratuity tips, MIP and Sales & Marketing Incentives.
• Input all activity record information for employees, such as correction of all department rate changes, 401K, terminations, insurance, garnishments, bonus / initiatives, and flex reimbursements.
• Ensure payroll processing and month end reports are timely and accurate
• Build a strong relationship with the Human Resources Department to ensure the accurate input of salary data and processing reports
• Work with Finance Manager and IT Manager to deliver system and process improvements to enhance Payroll function efficiency
• Ensure ongoing development and management of internal payroll spreadsheets.
• Ensure that all Human Resources information is properly processed and incorporated into the
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the Company
• Communicate with the department heads about payroll issues.
• Ensure that all of the hotel’s systems and internal controls, that are applicable to the payroll function, are followed.
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all payroll dealings
• All other reasonable duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Watson labor management.
• A professional appearance and presentation along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and external contacts
• Knowledge of the following computer programs : Word, Excel, and E-mail (Outlook)
• Experience in a similar capacity is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Extensive knowledge of labor management working with the hotel labor management system
• 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
• Proficient with payroll software

Physical Demands

This position requires :

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of related experience required

Additional Information

Your team and working environment :

If creating memories and being part of an exceptional guest experience appeals to you, perhaps you would be interested in joining the outstanding team of hospitality professionals at The Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.