Payroll Specialist

Schedule - Hybrid: 4 days in the office + 1 day remote

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team. In this role, you will be accountable and responsible for delivering high quality payroll processing in a multi-state corporate payroll environment, while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive payroll data with confidentiality and integrity.

As a Payroll Specialist you will:

• Obtain and gather all payroll related information required for payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in deductions, garnishment and banking information.
• Prepare and submit payroll taxes for Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax entities.
• Assists in the completion of required wage balancing and submission of required payroll taxes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and field partners.
• Assist with systems and processes required to ensure accurate and timely production, distribution, and reporting of company-wide payroll, including year-end processes (e.g., W2 and 1099), and garnishments.
• Maintain accurate files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements to meet all audit requirements.
• Partner with HRIS to maintain and test all payroll and payroll commission related software for accuracy.
• Identify opportunities and recommend development of system or process improvements to support efficiencies and accuracy of payroll and associated manager or employee self- service applications.
• Balance gross to net for all pay groups. Ensure all pay group totals are accurate and compare to prior payroll and prior year payrolls for accuracy and normalcy.
• Maintain QTD and YTD spreadsheets to balance to Master Controls.
• Strong organization skills and work diligently to meet important deadlines.
• Provide transaction details to Accounting for the successful reconciliations of the payroll bank account. Assist with the research of discrepancies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates Degree preferred in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Access).
• Excellent accounting, analytical, technical, interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proven customer service experience and skills.
• Proven communication skills with all levels of management, staff and customers.
• Ability to think broadly, to identify, recommend, and implement process and system improvements to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.