Payroll Generalist

JOB PURPOSE: This Payroll Generalist role is responsible for the accurate compliant and timely processing of complex hotel payroll which includes a union CBA. This position combines hands-on payroll expertise with sound judgment effective escalation management and a strong commitment to employee-focused problem solving. The Payroll Generalist serves as a trusted resource for complex payroll issues providing guidance and support to management. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Maintain full responsibility and accountability for all functions of the Dayforce payroll process ensuring payroll is processed accurately timely and in accordance with established policies procedures and regulatory complex union payrolls accurately and in full compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements union requirements and federal/state/local bi-weekly payroll including the accurate calculation and verification of regular wages overtime tips service charges bonuses deductions adjustments and other compensation-related and resolve all payroll adjustments corrections exceptions and time-sensitive payroll matters while ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals are wage calculations payroll transactions employee data and supporting documentation prior to payroll accurate and up-to-date payroll records and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all payroll and employee ASC in managing union payroll activities including payroll system setup deduction and benefit administration reporting remittances and compliance daily weekly and monthly payroll reporting and analysis including the preparation review reconciliation and distribution of required payroll accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly and internal reviews and periodic audits of payroll transactions procedures and controls; identify potential issues and recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy efficiency and comprehensive documentation to support payroll reconciliations audits regulatory requirements union compliance and ongoing operational and support managers in the proper use of timekeeping systems including accurate and timely enrollment of associates in the other payroll-related duties special projects and responsibilities as assigned to support the effective and efficient operation of the payroll :Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related fieldExperience with payroll software such as DayforceStrong understanding of payroll laws and regulationsUnion payroll experience required - including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements union deductions and reporting requirementsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills required including pivot tables lookups moderately complex formulas reconciliations and data analysis to support payroll analytics audits and project workStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesEffective communication skills with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to team members and managersAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgmentComfortable working independently in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environmentENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSISMove bend lift carry push pull and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Requires the ability to sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires repetitive motion including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire & EQUIPMENT:Desktop computer (Dayforce Micros R&A Opera Agilysys Spa Microsoft Office Oracle EBS) printer telephone and copier/scanner