Payroll Administrator

Working alongside a wonderful team at The Peninsula Chicago, we are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance operations.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Process the bi-weekly payroll for both PCH and QUL properties.
• Ensure that all Dayforce timecards, missed punches, and time off requests are properly reviewed and approved by related Department Heads.
• Ensure that all Dayforce requests are in before processing the payroll.
• Generate and distribute Labor Reports 3 times a week.
• Audit the payroll register for accuracy bi-weekly for all manual checks needed. 
• Audit the month end payroll report with the Profit & Loss statements for all departments and make final corrections.
• Upload gratuity files, enter incentive, upsell, commissions, porterage reports, etc. to be included in the payroll process.
• Ensure that final printout of payroll reports must be approved by Director of HR & Director of Finance before proceeding further for payroll submission.
• Reconcile daily cash postings in Evention and communicate and resolve cashier overage/shortages.
• Prepare daily general cashier report and post to General Ledger.
• Prepare banking deposit for pick twice a week.

General Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years experience in a hotel guest-focused company.
• Must work with a high degree of confidentiality and professional integrity and be able to resolve problems effectively.
• Must work closely with all department heads in order to ensure an accurate and timely process of payroll with a tight deadline.
• Must have thorough knowledge in accounting concepts, payroll and bookkeeping. 
• Four-year degree in hospitality, business, or accounting preferred.

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this role is $29-32 per hour.