Hard Rock Hotel New York · 3 hours ago
MANAGER - AUDIT
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHard Rock Hotel New York is seeking an Audit Payroll Manager who will oversee the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of payroll processes through regular audits and reporting. This role involves collaborating with various departments to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions while ensuring adherence to regulations and company policies.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Conduct regular audits of payroll data, timekeeping records, and system entries to ensure accuracy and compliance
Review wage calculations, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and special pay to ensure proper application
Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA and state-specific regulations
Identify payroll discrepancies and lead corrective actions
Maintain documentation of audit findings and follow‑up actions
Develop and implement internal controls to reduce payroll errors and strengthen compliance
Recommend process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to optimize system workflows and reporting tools
Prepare audit reports, variance analyses, and compliance summaries for leadership
Track payroll trends, error patterns, and risk areas to support strategic decision‑making
Support Finance with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end payroll reconciliations
Work closely with HR, Payroll, and Operations to resolve payroll issues and provide guidance
Assist with internal and external audits, including tax audits and financial audits
Train managers and employees on payroll policies, timekeeping expectations, and compliance requirements
May supervise payroll audit specialists or analysts
Establish audit schedules, priorities, and performance standards
Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive payroll data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of payroll, payroll auditing, or financial audit experience
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll systems
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools
Preferred
Experience with large, multi‑state payroll
Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP)
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification
Company
Hard Rock Hotel New York
Hard Rock Hotel New York has illuminated the New York City’s skyline in Midtown Manhattan.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase