Payroll & Labor Management

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.

The Payroll & Labor Management Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the coordination of labor management practices across the hotel. This role ensures compliance with all internal controls, standard operating procedures requirements, and applicable labor regulations, while providing valuable reporting and analysis to support operational decision-making and optimize labor costs.

SUMMARY OF REPONISBILITIES:

• Process and verify all timekeeping data, ensuring the accurate calculation of regular hours, overtime, shift differentials, gratuities, and incentive payments through a robust review and approval process
• Manage the full payroll cycle from gross-to-net calculations through to payroll finalization, including direct deposit processing and paycheck generation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Administer and process all payroll deductions, including statutory taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Review payroll transactions to ensure all employee actions (new hires, changes, and terminations) are accurately reflected and properly authorized prior to processing
• Champion the use of labor management systems to track productivity, labor costs, and departmental allocations, ensuring alignment with budget and operational goals
• Monitor key labor metrics, including overtime, labor costs, and productivity indicators, providing timely reporting and insights to operational leaders to support informed decision-making
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly labor reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and cost control
• Support department leaders in forecasting, scheduling, and labor optimization strategies to enhance operational performance
• Process all employee lifecycle transactions within the payroll and HRIS systems, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, compensation adjustments, and terminations
• Partner with Talent & Culture to ensure employee data is accurate, complete, and aligned across all systems
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other federal, state, and local regulations governing payroll practices
• Maintain adherence to internal control standards, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and segregation of duties across all payroll and labor processeshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/payroll-and-labor-management-specialist-in-fairmont-new-orleans-new-orleans-united-states-jid-104148