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Payroll Specialist - Hospitality

Jobot

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Asset Management, Detail Oriented, Employee Terminations, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paycom, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Tax, Regulations, Systems Scalability, Time Management
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Build Your Payroll Career in the Hotel Industry

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy Pike
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Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

The company is a growing hospitality organization focused on building and operating high-quality hotel assets through disciplined management and strong partnerships. With an emphasis on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and people-driven leadership, the organization supports its properties with centralized expertise while empowering local teams. Its approach combines thoughtful growth, scalable systems, and a commitment to consistency across its portfolio.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing hospitality organization that values accuracy, collaboration, and people-first operations. You’ll work alongside a supportive leadership team in a fast-paced environment where your payroll expertise directly impacts employee experience across multiple hotel properties. The company offers stability, exposure to a multi-property portfolio, and the chance to grow your skills within a professional, process-driven organization that truly understands the importance of getting payroll right. If you enjoy ownership, consistency, and being a trusted resource, this role offers both impact and long-term growth.

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a growing portfolio of hotel properties. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll using Paycom, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, and supporting employees and managers with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate has hands-on Paycom experience, thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, and understands the unique payroll complexities of the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple hotel properties using Paycom
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping, pay rates, tips, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and other earnings
  • Review and audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to processing
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including hospitality-specific regulations
  • Manage payroll-related new hires, terminations, and employee changes in Paycom
  • Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Coordinate payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and benefits deductions in partnership with HR and Finance
  • Support audits, reporting, and month-end close related to payroll
  • Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll records

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in hospitality (hotel, restaurant, assisted living) or multi-location environments
  • Experience with processing large payrolls in excess of 600 employees
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and overtime rules
  • Experience working with hourly workforces, shift differentials, and variable schedules
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Preferred Experience

  • Payroll experience supporting multiple properties or entities
  • Familiarity with tip reporting, service charges, and hospitality labor regulations
  • CPP or FPC certification (a plus, not required)


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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com