South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort is returning to Fort Lauderdale with an opening date of October 2024. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave will be home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All met with exceptional service and refined touches that result in truly extraordinary experiences. The Resort will assemble over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room and most importantly a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and wellbeing. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team, and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and a culture that honors and respects you.

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded Payroll Manager to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort opening team!

The Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll. You will own the payroll process from end-to-end for multiple entities. The Payroll Manager will help develop process improvements to maintain the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of the payroll process. Critical success factors for this role will include a highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult situations, and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders.

• Process, review, and validate bi-weekly, multi-state payrolls (exempt & non-exempt), as well as off-cycle payrolls for bonuses and other payroll payments as needed
• Review timesheets for accuracy and follow up with employees and managers to ensure timely and complete timecard submissions
• Perform prorated pay calculations for new hires and terminations, ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with HR on payroll related matters (i.e. title and pay changes, garnishments, etc).
• Oversee GL changes to ensure all payroll-related systems and vendors remain current and are accurately coded
• Generate reports to track tips claimed by Associates, ensuring that tips are properly reported and paid in accordance with the Federal wage and tip requirements
• Prepare month-end reconciliations of payroll balance sheet accounts and assist with fluctuation analysis related to payroll activity
• Understand proper taxation of employer and employee paid benefits and ensure proper processing through payroll (HSA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life insurance, Disability, 401(k), etc.)
• Ensure compliance with current government regulations and reporting requirements
• Research and resolve questions from employees and managers related to payroll information such as time off, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes
• Reconcile W-2 to ensure accurate entry of all compensation transactions
• Support annual audits and other cyclical internal audits
• Build-out processes and systems that ensure the payroll operations scale in quality, seamless manner
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues and other individuals to support monthly forecast and annual budgetary analyses and reporting needs
• Support the annual compensation review process, including compiling compensation information and updates to the payroll system.
• Annually updates all Workers Compensation rates in the payroll system and assist with the annual Workers Compensation audit
• Generates Daily reports as needed and builds reports out of UKG and Hotel Effectiveness as required to support the needs of the business

Perform other duties as assigned and participate in projects as assigned by Accounting leadership

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• 3+ years’ experience handling payroll in a multi-state environment
• Experience using UKG is preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Proficient in MS Excel including utilization of VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, and formulas
• Excellent problem-solving skills; analytical mindset with good judgment
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills with different stakeholders and all levels of employees
• Self-starter: ability to work and prioritize with little direction
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines is required
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort