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Payroll and HRIS Specialist

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is looking for a motivated Payroll/HRIS Specialist to join our People & Culture team.

Kimpton: Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

The role is primarily responsible for the following: processing semi-monthly multi-state payroll for all corporate employees, payroll company setup administration, supporting the end users of our HRIS system, and other special projects. This position will report to our HRIS Manager and interact with both Corporate and property level employees, as well as corporate senior management. This individual will be a quick thinker, a problem solver, and have a solid understanding of the technical and functional inner workings of an HRIS system. Most importantly, we're looking for an individual who is passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our employees.

Some of your responsibilities include:

Payroll

* Process semi-monthly payroll for all Kimpton Home Office, KG Technology, as well as Openings & Transitioning property employees using ADP Vantage HCM.

* Input employee personal and pay data into ADP Vantage HCM databases.

* Respond to payroll inquiries from employees in a timely manner.

* Process manual checks for all immediate pay terminations as well as miscellaneous pay adjustments that are due to the employees.

* Responsible for year-end w-2 process.

* Ensures compliance with proper taxation of employer paid benefits, wage and hour laws and federal, state and local tax regulations.

* Coordinate and prepare documents for external auditors for annual 401k audit and filing of Form 5500.

* Assist with the setup of new payroll companies in ADP Vantage HCM for new properties.

* Assist with the setup of new users and administrators in Vantage.

* Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

HRIS

* Manage and respond to the support ticketing system on a daily basis.

* Support the end-user community on usage and data integrity of the system.

* Work with the P&C and IT teams to identify, troubleshoot and correct core system usage problems and develop solutions.

* Run necessary imports and exports and verify data for accuracy.

* Provide support for all HR modules within ADP Vantage HCM including Payroll, Time, LMS, Performance, Recruiting, Core HR, Benefits and Compensation.

What You Bring

* Bachelor's degree in Business, or Accounting preferred or equivalent experience.

* Completion of CPP class work preferred.

* At least 3 years of related work experience with corporate payroll administration preferred.

* Experience with multi-state payroll processing.

* High customer service level with the ability to support a variety of system users in a polite, helpful manner.

* Ability to multi-task and consistently meet critical deadlines.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present issues and findings to various target audiences.

* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;

* Previous experience in ADP/Vantage/eTime software highly desired.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.