The Assistant Director of Payroll will serve as a key leader within the payroll department, working closely with the Director of Payroll to manage and oversee Workday payroll operations for both corporate and property levels. Based at our corporate office in Atlanta with a hybrid schedule, this role is designed for a highly organized and detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for the hospitality industry. The Assistant Director of Payroll will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our 85+ hotel and resort locations across the U.S. They will assist in the development and implementation of payroll procedures, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and provide leadership to the payroll team.

• Assist in Payroll Management: Collaborate with the Director of Payroll to oversee all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all payroll processes.
• Supervision and Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the team meets departmental goals and maintains high standards of performance and accuracy.
• Payroll Processing: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for multiple locations, including regular and off-cycle payroll runs, terminations, bonuses, and other special payments.
• Payroll Tax Administration: Responsible for Payroll Tax administration including but not limited to open cases with One Source Virtual (OSV) for new SUI tax rates, all agency notices, research any tax issues and process tax adjustments, review and correct all W2 errors, review and correct quarterly reconciliations, and all payroll tax related issues.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax reporting and statutory filings. Oversee the preparation and submission of payroll-related reports and audits.
• System Management and Improvements: Support the Director of Payroll in managing payroll systems (e.g., Workday, One Source Virtual/Collaborative Solutions). Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the department.
• Benefit Administration: Oversee the administration of employee benefits within the payroll system, including deductions, adjustments, and reporting. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Auditing and Reconciliation: Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments, including HR and Finance, to ensure seamless payroll operations. Communicate effectively with team members at all levels to provide exceptional service and support.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management or a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry. Experience with multi-state payrolls and complex benefit programs is highly desirable.

Certifications: Workday Payroll and Time Tracking certification highly desired.  Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Workday Payroll and Time Tracking and the administration level. Strong system and data flow knowledge specifically with Workday payroll configuration and setup, Workday Time Tracking and working closely with the HRIS team to resolve any payroll related issues in Workday. Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing a team, with strong organizational and supervisory skills. Ability to motivate and develop team members.

Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.

Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.