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Robert Half Payroll Specialist - Hospitality in San Diego, California
Description
Join a leading hotel group known for delivering exceptional guest experiences and providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with Paycom expertise to assist with payroll operations during a high-volume period. This temporary role offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team while gaining valuable experience in the hospitality industry.
Position Overview:
The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll for multiple hotel locations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for both salaried and hourly employees. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Paycom and have a solid understanding of payroll regulations specific to the hospitality industry, including tips, overtime, and multi-state tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
Process full-cycle payroll using Paycom, including entering, verifying, and reconciling payroll data for hourly and salaried hotel employees.
Handle payroll for multiple locations, ensuring accurate calculation of hours, overtime, tips, bonuses, and deductions.
Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Compliance & Tax Reporting:
Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, particularly for the hospitality industry.
Process and manage payroll taxes, garnishments, wage adjustments, and tip allocations.
Assist with the preparation of payroll tax filings and reporting requirements.
Employee Records Management:
Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
Ensure that all changes are correctly reflected in the Paycom system.
Audit & Reporting:
Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR departments, including labor cost analysis and budget forecasts.
Assist with internal and external payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and reports.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, with specific experience using Paycom.
Prior experience with payroll in the hospitality industry, particularly hotels, is highly desirable.
Experience processing payroll for tipped employees and multi-state payroll compliance is a plus.
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency with Paycom payroll software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and data analysis tools.
Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to handle payroll inquiries from employees and management.
Work Environment:
This role will be based on-site at the company’s central office. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing payroll for a large employee base, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with HR and finance teams.
About Robert Half:
Robert Half is a global staffing leader connecting talented professionals with top organizations in finance, accounting, and administrative roles. We specialize in temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent placements across various industries, including hospitality.
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