Payroll Manager - Hybrid AZ

Best Western Hotels & Resorts • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join BWH Hotels – Where Passion Meets Purpose. At BWH® Hotels, we don't just offer employment opportunities, we create opportunities to be part of something extraordinary. As a global leader in hospitality for nearly 80 years, our vision is to inspire travel through unique experiences. Joining our corporate team means becoming part of a dynamic and inclusive community that values innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the travel industry. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, BWH Hotels boasts a powerful portfolio of 18 brands, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels®, with approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries. We take pride in our top-ranking employee engagement scores and foster a workplace culture where your contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of hospitality!

Requirements

• Minimum 5 + years related payroll and accounting experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Canadian payroll experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have specific training and experience with payroll taxes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knows how systems are structured and how to audit and review payroll information and reports.
• Need for high level of accuracy under time/deadline pressures.

Nice To Haves

• CPP preferred.
• Workday experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing and distribution of domestic and Canadian payrolls by leading the payroll function.
• Motivates representative(s) by assessing strengths, weaknesses and providing appropriate developmental and training opportunities. Implements successful hiring and/or retention practices.
• Promotes quality customer care by developing, communicating, interpreting and ensuring adherence to payroll policies and procedures.
• Recommends, develops and implements quality improvement processes.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state payroll regulations by reviewing practices, procedures, reports and systems for accuracy and by managing reporting deadlines.
• Oversees specialized payroll functions by monitoring and ensuring proper documentation of employee benefits payments, reviewing special calculations and deductions (i.e., garnishments, gross-ups, etc) and auditing federal, state and local tax deposits and reports.
• Monitors FICA and FUTA contributions to ensure accuracy of individual pay checks.
• Helps ensure integrity of automated systems by functioning as the payroll and time and attendance system administrator.
• Coordinates the operation and maintenance of these systems directly with vendors.
• Oversees and tests data feeds to and from automated payroll and accounting systems.
• Ensures accurate payroll-related information by overseeing preparation and dissemination of payroll reports.
• Establishes a high standard for business confidentiality and data management.
• Contributes to team effort by participating in special projects, such as systems upgrades and conversions, on an as needed basis.
• May provide guidance to members on payroll related matters.
• Meets quality standards by establishing and following Company standards.
• Provides direction and operational guidance on duties, service standards and goals.
• Supervises and provides direction to the Senior Payroll Accounting Representative.
• Conveys sense of purpose and motivates others to accomplish goals.
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles to success.
• Resolves both new and familiar problems and understands process flow.
• Resolves defined problems and probes known sources for answers.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision available day one
• Vacation/Sick- accruals start day one
• Paid company holidays and personal holidays to celebrate what’s important to you
• 401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) – company contribution and match (Canada)
• Employee discounts/hotel discounts
• Free financial and health wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager