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Spire Hospitality · 1 week ago

Director Payroll & HRIS

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at hotels and resorts across the country. The Director of Payroll & HRIS provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a hospitality portfolio of 25 hotels, ensuring accurate payroll cycles and compliance with labor laws while leveraging data analytics for decision-making.

HospitalityHotelResorts

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments for a diverse workforce

Manage industry-specific payroll intricacies, including tip reporting (FICA tip credit), service charges, retro-pay, and FLSA Section 7(i) exemptions

Oversee tax processes within UKG, ensuring accurate setup and calculation for all federal, state, and local tax filings across 25+ jurisdictions

Manage the processing and validation of wage garnishments, child support orders, and levies

Act as the primary technical liaison for UKG support and tax services to resolve discrepancies

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the UKG suite

Lead implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of new modules and system upgrades

Design and implement automated workflows within UKG to streamline onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and benefits administration

Conduct regular audits of HRIS data to ensure accuracy and consistency

Establish data governance protocols and security permissions

Oversee troubleshooting and tier-2 support for system issues raised by property-level HR managers and employees

Monitor changes in wage and hour laws across 20+ states to ensure the organization remains compliant (e.g., pay transparency, local leave laws)

Lead internal payroll audits (401k, Workers' Comp). Maintain comprehensive records and documentation

Design and generate routine and ad-hoc reports using UKG Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Provide executive leadership with labor cost analysis, turnover metrics, and overtime utilization data

Recruit, mentor, and manage the Payroll and HRIS team members. Set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback

Develop training materials and SOPs for end-users (General Managers, Department Heads) regarding timekeeping best practices and system usage

Qualification

UKG Pro/UltiProMulti-state taxationPayroll managementUKG Business IntelligenceAdvanced ExcelCPP certificationCrisis managementDetail-orientedCommunication