Payroll Specialist

Island Hospitality Management•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

As a Payroll Specialist at Island Hospitality Management, you will process full-cycle payroll for properties throughout the company’s property portfolio. The role includes maintaining payroll and personnel records, managing employee changes and deductions, resolving payroll questions, and preparing payroll-related reports. You will work with employees, supervisors, clients, and relevant departments to support organizational goals and payroll operations.

Requirements

Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
Exceptional multitasking and organization skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Paylocity.

Responsibilities

Process payroll for employees in the organization.
Maintain personnel database information regarding salaries.
Report daily activities and issues to the department supervisor.
Work directly with clients to achieve organizational goals as required.
Use company database programs to process payroll.
Prepare reports for relevant departments about payroll, company budgets, and expenses.
Enter payroll maintenance information for properties.
Enter new hires and employee changes, and process terminations in the payroll system.
Review payroll batches and registers.
Process garnishments and other payroll-related deductions.
Address and resolve payroll issues raised by employees and supervisors.
Distribute and mail checks.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
HSA and FSA plans.
Dependent care FSA.
Identity theft protection insurance.
Commuter benefits, including transit and parking.
Pet insurance.
PTO and payroll incentives for annual wellness exams.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness subscriptions with access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services.
Paid sick and vacation time.
Family leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching: 100% up to 3% of salary and an additional 50% on the next 2%; fully vested upon the first contribution.
Incentive-based bonus program.
Free hotel room nights and employee discounts within the employee’s hotel brand.
Discounts for friends and family within the employee’s hotel brand.
Team member recognition and bonuses.
Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work.
Career growth through an in-house training program with a path personalized to employee goals.
Referral bonus program.