PAYMASTER - AG ACCOUNTING

About the role

The Paymaster role is responsible for accurately and timely processing payroll for all hotel employees at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as company policies.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all hotel staff, including hourly, tipped, salaried, and seasonal employees
• Review and verify timekeeping records from the time and attendance system, ensuring accuracy of hours worked, overtime, tips, and gratuities
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, tip credit regulations, and overtime rules specific to the hospitality industry
• Calculate and process tip pooling, service charges, and gratuity distributions in accordance with property policy and legal requirements
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies with department managers and HR
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management, including labor cost analysis by department
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping issues
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in compliance with company retention policies
• Aid with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and audits
• Stay current on changes to payroll tax laws and hospitality-specific wage regulations
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and labor costs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in hospitality, hotel, or multi-location environment
• Working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, including tip credit and service charge regulations
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG/Kronos, Paylocity)
• Strong Excel skills and general computer proficiency
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• Experience with hotel-specific systems (e.g., time and attendance integrated with PMS)
• Experience in a union or multi-property environment

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving and discrepancy resolution
• Customer service orientation (internal employee support)
• Discretion and confidentiality

Pay and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience.