International Payroll Specialist - Non Exempt - Full Time

For international team members, you will ensure they earn at least the minimum hourly prevailing wage and are paid the legally required minimum hours per week. This includes entering and balancing visa cost and meal deduction files; balancing, entering, and adjusting housing deductions; and reviewing payroll tax deduction set up to ensure tax liabilities are correct. 

You will process off-cycle manual checks including real estate commissions, meal/travel reimbursements, special payments, etc.

You will be the System Administrator for the electronic timekeeping system. This includes setting up new users and security profiles; training new users and maintaining training documents; reconciling team member changes and resolving issues. You will also facilitate random audits to ensure user accountability.

You will utilize payroll report writing software to create analytical reports to facilitate payroll processing or to support operational needs. In addition, you will learn higher level system administration for the payroll and payroll report writing software to back up the Payroll Manager.

You will work on special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager. This will includes facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors; content review including minimum pay rates for regular, and overtime pay, benefit arrears, holiday eligibility, PTO balance utilization, and distribution of year-end W2 and 1099R tax forms, etc.

This position reports to the Payroll Manager. You set the tone by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing, attendance, appearance. You will follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met. You maintain situational awareness of your surroundings, keeping an eye on all areas for tidiness and any general maintenance issues, ensuring that all are corrected or reported immediately. You enthusiastically maintain your knowledge of Sea Island’s properties, services, and offerings, and share this information with team members. You are generous with your support and help resolve any service issues that arise in a timely and positive way, following up as needed. You are proactive in providing assistance when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested.

Job Requirements 

• Three to five years’ experience with hosted payroll/HRIS database and timekeeping software  UKG (formerly UltiPro) and Unifocus (formerly Watson) preferred
• Business Intelligence (Cognos) a plus
• Associate’s Degree or higher (in Accounting, Business, Management, or related field) highly preferred
• Experience in hospitality or service-related field
• In-depth knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal controls, electronic file transfer, and general ledger reporting
• Strong work ethic accompanied by desire to grow and develop payroll skills and knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office equipment
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast- paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work accurately with detailed, confidential information
• Ability to perform job tasks with minimal supervision, multitask, and consistently
• Positive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to readily adapt to organizational changes while maintaining compliance with company policies and federal and state payroll regulations.
• Flexible to work days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays if necessary
• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for prolonged periods of time and utilize different communication devices such as phone or other electronic devices.