Payroll Support Manager

Are you a highly motivated payroll professional with a passion for hospitality and a drive for accuracy? Join our team and cultivate an exceptional guest experience through meticulous payroll management. We offer an exciting career with unlimited growth potential. 30-32 hours a week Benefits * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays) * 401K Retirement Plan * DailyPay: Access your earned wages when needed * Special team member hotel rates The Role The Payroll Support Manager is critical to ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of multi-state payroll. You will manage payroll systems, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity, support audits, and drive process improvements. Primary Responsibilities * Payroll Processing: Oversee the complete multi-state payroll cycle (data entry, calculations, and paycheck distribution). Process all payroll changes (rate, department, direct deposit, re-hires, transfers), review all inputs for accuracy, set up withholding taxes, import and validate time files, review hours, confirm accruals, and process garnishments. Submit final approved payroll to ADP and distribute journals/invoices to Accounting/Ownership. * Compliance & Audits: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Maintain audit-ready documentation and prepare for and respond to internal and external audit inquiries. Handle unemployment notifications and employment verification requests. * Team Leadership: Mentor and support payroll staff, providing training and guidance to foster a high-performing team. * Process Improvement & Data Integrity: Analyze operations to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Ensure payroll records are accurate, complete, and securely maintained. * Reporting & Collaboration: Generate payroll reports (budgeting, forecasting, financial planning). Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure consistent and accurate data. * Policy & Communication: Assist in creating and updating payroll policies. Clearly communicate essential payroll information to team members and stakeholders. Qualifications * Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant payroll management experience with proven leadership in payroll operations. Familiarity with hospitality industry payroll dynamics is a plus. * Technical Expertise: Proficiency in payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, M3) and advanced Excel skills. * Skills: In-depth understanding of multi-state payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills. Excellent leadership, clerical, and communication abilities. * Work Environment: Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Must be able to perform detailed work under pressure and meet deadlines. Newport Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers are contingent on background checks. Apply Now!