Payroll Specialist

The impact you will make....At First Hospitality, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to care for you on our journey together. Payroll Specialists play a vital role in supporting overall associate satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. Responsible for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for approximately 50 hotels, this role follows established procedures for system entries, calculations, internal and external interfaces, and payroll audits. The Payroll Specialist partners closely with both corporate and property teams and reports directly to the Payroll Manager.To foster connection and collaboration, this role follows a hybrid work schedule with four in-office days per week. One remote day may be offered, subject to departmental needs and leadership approval.You’ll thrive in this role if you…Have a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyEnjoy applying knowledge to improve processes and resolve issuesAppreciate structure and consistency in your daily workAre self-motivated and results-drivenExcel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentWhat you’ll be doing…Process weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on time using UKG DimensionsPerforms standard pre- and post-payroll auditsAdminister and maintain the time and attendance system in UKGAnalyze and audit employee tax withholding, direct deposit, wage distribution, and other payroll dataReconcile and file labor and unemployment reports as requiredResolves routine employee and manager payroll questionsUses payroll/HRIS systems to process transactions and reportsAssist with year-end processing of W-2s and W-2CsInvestigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, recommending process improvementsCollaborate regularly with corporate and property teams to ensure payroll accuracyEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsProcess and manage garnishmentsAssist with special projects as neededRequirements…Minimum 3 years of payroll experience with a multi-state employerExperience with full-cycle payroll processing strongly preferredPrevious experience with UltiPro or Kronos systems preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially ExcelCustomer-focused mindset with strong service orientationHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityStrong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a teamAbility to prioritize tasks and adapt to high-volume workloadsExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailWorks independently within established proceduresWhat’s in it for you…Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!Paid time off available from DAY 1!Holiday pay available from DAY 1!401(k) enrollment after 30 days!Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!Professional development and promotion opportunities!About First Hospitality…Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.