Westgate Resorts
Hospitality
PayrollSpecialist
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“Payroll Specialist at Westgate Resorts. Skills: payroll processing, payroll taxes, wage balancing, year-end processes, garnishments. Obtain and gather all payroll related information required for payroll processing.. Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system.”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering high quality payroll processing; maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations; ensure accurate and timely production, distribution, and reporting of company-wide payroll; meet all audit requirements; support efficiencies and accuracy of payroll
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.; Ability to think broadly, to identify, recommend, and implement process and system improvements to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in payroll administration, Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Access)
Nice to Have
Associates Degree preferred in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting
What You'll Do.
Obtain and gather all payroll related information required for payroll processing.
Maintain payroll information by collecting
and entering data into payroll system.
Update payroll records by entering changes in deductions
garnishment and banking information.
Prepare and submit payroll taxes for Federal
Multi-State and Local Tax entities.
Assists in the completion of required wage balancing and submission of required payroll taxes.
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and field partners.
Assist with systems and processes required to ensure accurate and timely production
and reporting of company-wide payroll
including year-end processes (e. g.
Maintain accurate files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements to meet all audit requirements.
Partner with HRIS to maintain and test all payroll and payroll commission related software for accuracy.
Identify opportunities and recommend development of system or process improvements to support efficiencies and accuracy of payroll and associated manager or employee self- service applications.
Balance gross to net for all pay groups.
Ensure all pay group totals are accurate and compare to prior payroll and prior year payrolls for accuracy and normalcy.
Maintain QTD and YTD spreadsheets to balance to Master Controls.
Provide transaction details to Accounting for the successful reconciliations of the payroll bank account.
Assist with the research of discrepancies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with HRIS to maintain and test all payroll and payroll commission related software for accuracy.; Provide transaction details to Accounting for the successful reconciliations of the payroll bank account.
Communication Scope
Proven communication skills with all levels of management, staff and customers.
Full Job Description
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world , with 60+ resorts in top destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For , we’re committed to creating a supportive, rewarding workplace where our 9,000 Team Members can grow and thrive. Since 1982, we’ve delivered unforgettable vacations through exceptional service, innovation, and community engagement. With the recent addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, our footprint now includes the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Join us and be part of a team that values passion, integrity, and excellence, where your work helps create memories that last a lifetime. Westgate Resorts is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in Ocoee, FL. In this role, you will be accountable and responsible for delivering high quality payroll processing in a multi-state corporate payroll environment, while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive payroll data with confidentiality and integrity. What You Will Do: * Obtain and gather all payroll related information required for payroll processing. * Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system. * Update payroll records by entering changes in deductions, garnishment and banking information. * Prepare and submit payroll taxes for Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax entities. * Assists in the completion of required wage balancing and submission of required payroll taxes. * Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. * Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and field partners. * Assist with systems and processes required to ensure accurate and
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