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Loews Hotels & Co · 2 months ago

Senior Payroll Manager

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States. The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll and tax processing, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness while collaborating with various internal teams to drive seamless payroll execution.

Travel

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the Payroll Manager in executing end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, biweekly, and off-cycle payrolls for union and non-union Team Members

Ensure accurate processing of manual checks, stale-dated checks, voids, returned direct deposits, garnishments, taxable fringe benefits, and relocation expenses

Execute quarter-end and year-end processes, including related tax reconciliations and reporting

Partner with external payroll service provider to ensure timely and accurate filing of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns, including year-end reporting and W-2 forms

Coordinate and maintain continuous data synchronization and integrity across systems by identifying and resolving inconsistencies in job codes, employment status, and other pay data

Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll and time and attendance systems supporting improvements and implementing procedural changes

Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement through effective goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluations

Ensure SOX compliance and maintain internal controls by updating procedures, MET Forms, and department policies

Manage internal and external payroll and payroll tax audits, ensuring timely resolution of issues and delivery of audit materials

Stay current on legislative and regulatory payroll tax changes and industry best practices to ensure compliance

Collaborate with the Director of Payroll Services in planning and implementing payroll-related initiatives across multiple locations

Partner with internal business partners across Accounting, Legal, Corporate Tax, Benefits, Talent, IT, and Operations to deliver a first-in-class payroll experience

Manage relationships and deliverables with external service providers to ensure quality

Act as the primary delegate for the Director of Payroll Services during absences, performing core duties and providing leadership continuity

Qualification

Workday PayrollPayroll ProcessingTax CompliancePayroll AccountingCertified Payroll ProfessionalMulti-state PayrollMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving