Aimbridge Hospitality · 4 hours ago
Aimbridge Corporate - Director Payroll
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expAimbridge Hospitality is the world's leading global hospitality management company, dedicated to being the most trusted hotel operator and employer in the industry. The Director of Payroll is responsible for directing the operations of the payroll function for over 60,000 associates, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and supervising payroll staff while maintaining operational standards.
Asset ManagementHospitalityHotel
Responsibilities
Meets payroll operational standards by ensuring the productivity, quality, and customer-service standards of the payroll process; resolves problems and identifies system improvements
Supervises administration of the payroll process by planning, assigning and reviewing the work of the payroll staff; processing payroll; meeting deadlines and goals; monitoring workflow; providing excellent customer service and reporting; and maintaining current payroll guidelines, policies and procedures
Ensures personnel or tax law changes are captured, that overtime or bonus payments are accurately distributed, and that timesheets are submitted and retained appropriately
Ensures compliance with payroll laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international level
Protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Timely imports/exports time and attendance data for payment
Completes research on payroll related issues, responds to and resolves payroll problems, assists management with decisions related to payroll, and effectively communicates payroll related changes and updates
Timely provides data for Wage & Hour audits; oversees payroll audit process and reporting aspects of internal and external audits; identifies and resolves discrepancies
Collects, verifies, and remits federal, state, and local tax withholding data to Ultimate Payment Services; complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements; stays current on existing and new legislation; enforces adherence to legal requirements; advises management on needed actions; responds accurately and timely to questions and correspondence regarding payroll taxes
Manages year-end closing process, including W-2 statements and year-end reporting
Supervises payroll staff including discipline, monitoring, and completing performance reviews. Provides training and orientation as needed
Collaborates with and supports finance and accounting for annual budget and periodic forecasting purposes
Follows various state escheat regulations for unclaimed or uncashed payroll checks
Provides timely and accurate payroll information for benefit plan administration, such as eligible compensation, as well as for financial modeling
Creates payroll related reports through HRIS system
Partners with UltiPro Payment Services, IT, and the HRIS Analysts to resolve technical payroll issues and maintain efficiency with current payroll processes including software support, automated tax filings and other payroll interfaces
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking best practices, and participating in professional societies
Adheres to the policies outlined in the Global Employee Handbook including, but not limited to demonstrating regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 8+ years in Finance required and/or progressive Payroll experience in a hotel or a related industry
Minimum of 4+ years of management/supervisory experience is required
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll best practices, general accounting principles and practices, federal and state regulations, and payroll tax laws
Short and long term strategies to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies in payroll
Coordinate technical system integration across all related Payroll ERP domains to ensure success and integrity of the overall design
Work cross functionally with HRIS on all system testing and sign off on successful mitigation of any risks
Manage payroll system interface file transmissions and manual integrations for payment runs and time coming in
Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize, work under time constraints to meet critical deadlines, supervise, and train staff
High attention to detail with problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to create custom reports in HRMS using the provided system tool
Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written with all levels
Ability to manage difficult payroll situations with team members, provide exceptional customer service, deal sensitively with confidential information, and work with a high degree of professionalism and with a strong work ethic
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule, to be at work and on time. May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Schedules may vary based on business need
Ability to make well-reasoned and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available considerations and factors
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitor own work to ensure quality, and apply feedback to improve performance
Demonstrates functional knowledge/expertise and people coaching/mentoring abilities
Preferred
Degree in Finance or a related discipline preferred
Experience with UltiPro and Ultimate Payment Services a plus
Certified Payroll Professional designation a plus
Company
Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is a independent investment and third-party hotel management firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-07Acquired
2015-07-13Private Equity
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Deitemeyer
President and CEO
Patrick Volz
Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations
Recent News
2026-02-06
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