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    Payroll Specialist - Honolulu, United States - 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

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    Compensation Type:
    Hourly

    Highgate Hotels:

    Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle.

    Location:

    The all-new, vibrant Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, its an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.

    Experience our spacious, welcoming lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, its where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories.

    Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Kealohilani, meaning the royal brightness. Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

    Overview:

    The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting in accordance with Highgate Hotels policies and procedures.

    Responsibilities:
    • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
    • Must be willing to cross train in other accounting or hotel-related areas.
    • Must be able to prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines.
    • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with other departments to achieve common hotel goals.
    • Utilize and maintain time and attendance systems to process daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll and related information to include, but not limited to, input/export payroll hours; modify payroll information (rates, address, status, etc.); record miscellaneous earnings/deductions, etc.
    • Review and ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all payroll input and output.
    • Monitor, prepare and communicate financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels requirements meeting various due dates; i.e., daily labor, tip, month-end, overtime reports, etc.
    • Prepare tax reports and other regulatory reports as necessary.
    • Monitor and prepare deduction schedules and payments as necessary; i.e., credit union, garnishments, health & welfare, pension and union dues, etc.
    • Ensure proper paycheck distribution for each department periodically and assist with all necessary tasks to ensure proper payments are made on a timely basis.
    • Maintain a working knowledge of current payroll related laws and regulations.
    • Prepare and input all required payroll journal entries.
    • Keep supervisor informed of any unusual events and/or deviations of policies or procedures.
    • Copy and distribute reports as necessary.
    • Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt.
    • Monitor and maintain timekeeping equipment.
    Qualifications:
    • High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
    • At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
    • College course work in related field helpful.
    • Computer knowledge/skills required.
    • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
    • Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
    • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
    • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
    • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
    • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
    • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
    • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
    • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
    • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
    • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
    • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
    • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
    • Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
    • Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
    • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
    • Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
    • Perform other duties as requested by management.

    Salary Range ($25-$27/hour)


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