Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is an artful blend of chic design and exemplary service. The hotel is conveniently located in the South of Market district and is within walking distance to premier Union Square shops and designer boutiques, trendy SOMA dining and lounge hot spots, the Powell Street Cable Car Terminal and Market Street Vintage Trolley Car line. Explore the Artisan shops at the Ferry Building and experience local favorite's in Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf. Mission District and North Beach. This modern, ultra-chic hotel has 686 guestrooms.
OverviewThe Centralized Payroll Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll duties and reporting according to Highgate Hotels policies and procedures.
Responsibilities Processing weekly payrolls for multiple properties.Responsible for administration of garnishments and tracking all returned or stopped garnishment payments.Responsible for live check reversals, direct deposit reversals, and tracking these through to completion.Must have the ability to research payroll or payroll related items with little direction and present finding to the group.Understand basic payroll tax as it relates to the employee’s pay and their W2.Responsible for additional administrative duties as required.Must contribute to a positive team environment.Maintain an elevated level of confidentiality and must be trustworthy.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, and semi-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 Hotel’s 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.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 Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience.Dayforce payroll systems are preferred.Payroll experience in an unionized environment preferred.Strong ability to read and understand multiple collective bargaining agreements.Strong interpersonal, written communication and organization skills.Strong Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other programs. Extreme attention to detail, accuracy and data integrity are crucial to this role. Must have a sense of urgency and ability to work within a fast-paced mutli-task environment.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.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Approach all encounters 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 maintain confidentiality of information.Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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