Payroll and Employment Specialist

Sea Island - Sea Island, GA

Sea Island, GA

Accommodation

About the position

The Payroll Employment Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing employee transfers, and conducting regular payroll and employment basic audits of input. Reporting to the Payroll and Employment Managers, this role involves maintaining employee records, processing payroll changes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You are detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work accurately and repetitively with detailed, confidential information. You will assist in accurately inputting and processing payroll for employees, ensuring that all compensation and deductions are handled correctly. You process internal employee transfers, ensuring that all changes in payroll are updated promptly and accurately. You will conduct audits of payroll and employment records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. You stay up to date with local, state, and federal payroll regulations and ensure the company remains compliant. You generate and report on payroll and employment reports and provide necessary data for audits or compliance checks. You are positive, and self-motivated, with an enthusiastic attitude. You are honest, have the highest integrity and able to handle and manage a high degree of confidential information. You must have patience, empathy, and the ability to mediate team member problems involving multiple variables in changing situations. You can work with a variety of people and personality types and cooperate with co-workers efficiently and effectively. You are generous with your support and help resolve any service issues that arise in a timely and positive way, following up as needed. You are proactive in aiding when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You are resourceful and curious habits to aid in the growth and development of the department and Sea Island as a whole. You set the tone by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance. You follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met. You maintain situational awareness of your surroundings, keeping an eye on all areas for appropriate staffing, tidiness, and any general maintenance issues, ensuring that all are corrected or reported immediately. You are proactive in helping when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You will support various areas of the Human Resources department and provide ongoing support to the Team Member experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Manage employee transfers and payroll changes
• Conduct regular payroll and employment audits
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with policies
• Stay updated with payroll regulations
• Generate and report on payroll and employment reports
• Provide data for audits or compliance checks
• Support various areas of the Human Resources department
• Assist in resolving service issues in a timely manner
• Uphold departmental procedures and safety protocols

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Management or related fields - preferred
• 3-5 years Payroll/HRIS Database experience preferred
• Experience in hospitality or service-related field - preferred
• Bilingual is a plus
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 10 lbs intermittently
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally
• Flexibility to work days, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed