Payroll Assistant Manager

Canyon Ranch•Tucson, AZ

61d

About The Position

For more than 40 years, Canyon Ranch has been a pioneer in integrative wellness and luxury hospitality. With iconic destinations in Tucson and Lenox, and an exciting new property opening in Austin in 2026, we deliver life-changing experiences through exceptional service, innovative wellness programming, and world-class hospitality. We are seeking a Payroll Assistant Manager to join our team in Tucson. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while supporting our commitment to excellence for both our employees and guests.

Requirements

Professional demeanor
Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employment laws
Sound judgment
Effective coaching and counseling skills
Genuine desire to facilitate positive outcomes
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, or possess a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience with FLSA, OT, commmissions, and W-2s
Prior experience supervising and mentoring colleagues
Subject matter expert on payroll laws and procedures across multiple states
Comfortable researching state regulations using both online resources and compliance software
Effective facilitator and skilled in drafting policies, procedures, and training materials for supervisors, managers, and staff
Exercise excellent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
Analytical skills enable you to make sound decisions and provide well-reasoned solutions and recommendations
Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse groups and can prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

Accurate execution of payroll operations, including full-cycle regular payroll processing
Service and colleague commission reporting and adjustments
Timely posting of payroll-related reports
Payroll tax administration and research
System administration within ADP and UKG
Oversight of the payroll helpdesk
Staff supervision, recruiting, training, and coaching
Ensures compliance with statutory requirements
Develops and maintains Payroll Standard Operating Procedures
Trains managers on proper timekeeping practices
Evaluates, tests, and implements new payroll systems and processes