Corporate - Payroll Manager

HRI Hospitality

About The Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the full-cycle payroll process for HRI Hospitality, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration across multiple properties and corporate entities. This role serves as a key partner between Corporate Finance, Human Resources, and Property Leadership to ensure payroll operations align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards. The Payroll Manager will lead payroll processing, maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and system enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5+ years progressive payroll experience, preferably within hospitality, multi-unit, or multi-state environments.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and process improvement mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).

Nice To Haves

Experience managing payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a multi-property organization strongly preferred.
Experience with Workday payroll systems preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle payroll processing for corporate and property-level employees.
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Review payroll reports for accuracy, variances, and compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Monitor wage and hour compliance, including overtime, tips, and hospitality-specific payroll practices.
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Optimize payroll processes within Workday and other financial systems.
Assist with system integrations, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
Support payroll-related audits and provide necessary documentation.
Partner with HR, Finance, and Property Leadership to resolve payroll-related issues.
Provide guidance and training to managers regarding payroll procedures.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll setup and final pay.
Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and leadership teams.
Assist with reconciliations, budgeting support, and financial analysis as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Promote collaboration and support across corporate and property teams.
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence.