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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · 1 day ago

Payroll Analyst

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is dedicated to redefining ultra-luxury hospitality at sea. The Payroll Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a global workforce, supporting end-to-end payroll operations and compliance initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Process and audit bi-weekly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls for a multi-jurisdictional workforce across the U.S., Europe, EORs, Contractors, and additional global locations

Partner with payroll vendors and third-party providers (e.g., ADP, Workday, Borderless, Papaya) to ensure accurate data transmission, statutory compliance, and timely payroll execution

Review payroll reports for accuracy, validate employee data, and resolve discrepancies related to wages, deductions, accruals, and taxes

Support payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and coordinate with Accounting on payroll summaries, journal entries, and cost allocations

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and international labor and tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and statutory reporting requirements

Ensure proper withholding and employer contributions

Conduct regular payroll audits to maintain data integrity, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary

Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner

Serve as a liaison between People & Culture, Finance, Accounting, and external partners to streamline payroll workflows and improve process efficiency

Participate in payroll system upgrades, testing, and integration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized functionality

Assist in the creation, maintenance, and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and training materials

Provide high-level payroll support and respond to employee inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional service

Qualification

Payroll processingRegulatory compliancePayroll auditingADP Smart ComplianceAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field — or equivalent experience

3+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state or global environment

Strong knowledge of payroll principles, taxation, wage & hour laws, and regulatory compliance

Proficiency with payroll and HRIS platforms such as ADP Smart Compliance, ADP Celergo, Workday, or similar systems

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate reports

Preferred

Experience within the hospitality, maritime, or cruise industry

Familiarity with European payroll practices (e.g., Italy, Malta, France, Monaco)

FPC certification

Company

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers voyages on three custom-built yachts: Evrima, Ilma and Luminara.

Founded in 2017

Miami, Florida, USA

51-200 employees