Corporate - Payroll Administrator

HRI Hospitality

17h

About The Position

HRI Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll processing across our portfolio of hospitality properties. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll compliance, data integrity, and a positive employee experience while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and property-level leadership. The ideal candidate has experience managing payroll in a multi-location environment, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and understands the nuances of hospitality payroll, including hourly employees, tips, overtime, and varying pay structures.

Requirements

2–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in hospitality or a multi-unit environment
Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices
Experience with Workday Payroll strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for corporate and property-level employees across multiple hotel brands and locations
Ensure accurate entry, validation, and auditing of payroll data including hours worked, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments
Review and resolve payroll discrepancies, retro pay, and off-cycle payrolls as needed
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Support payroll tax filings, garnishments, and deductions in coordination with third-party vendors
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional support
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee data (new hires, terminations, pay changes) is accurate and up to date in Workday
Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests
Maintain payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee information
Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls