Join us in Orange County, California and live in one of the nation's top vacation destinations with year-round sunshine, picturesque beaches, premiere attractions and a lively dining and arts scene.

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is looking for a Payroll and Labor Analytics Manager to join the Finance Team!

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California's surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle.

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115, 000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Payroll and Labor Analytics Manager, you’re not just leading the hotel’s payroll operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Process Bi-Weekly Payroll: 40%

1. Review and submit all tips/commission/service charges/other pay
   1. Confirm schedules received in balance
   2. Submit TMX ticket and send schedules
2. Review earnings details for:
   1. Unpaired punches
   2. Corrections done properly
   3. Attestations actioned correctly
   4. Review Blended Sick/Holiday and update tracking
   5. Update benefit rate on OEM for time off
3. Salaried Managers Exempt Sheets
   1. Review all signed sheets
   2. Follow up on signed days off versus Unifocus
4. Balance input hours/dollars to schedule maintained for each week of payroll
5. Review over 40 hours reports for accuracy
6. Review balancing email sent by SSC for reply if necessary
7. Run all payroll audit reports
8. Compile packet for approval by DOF/Controller
9. Maintain Payroll Checklist, SOPs, and instructional documents for payroll process.
10. Create SOPs in order to standardize property payroll for consistency
11. Train new managers on payroll processing and expectations
12. Audit system report to ensure accuracy. For example: PTO Accruals, Blended Rate Calculations
13. Ensure property is strictly adhering to Federal and State Labor/Payroll laws and regulations

LMS: Reporting and Analysis – 60%

1. Send out labor reports minimum of 3 times per week, with commentary
2. Review pay codes in Unifocus for new hires
   1. Correct job code used?
   2. Mapped to standard correctly?
3. Create Standards
   1. Review requirements
   2. Work with managers on creating and modifying standards
   3. Communicate with DOF/Controller on impact to forecast
4. Review leased labor and analyze effectiveness of staffing
   1. Versus Standards
   2. Versus Forecast/Budget
5. Hold weekly Labor Meetings
   1. Review with EC and Managers pacing on expense and revenue changes
   2. Maintain notes from meetings and follow up on items as necessary

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Administer payroll to highest standard: Manage hotel payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll data management: Supervise team member vacation accruals, deductions, hours, and wage reporting to ensure accuracy
• Deliver accurate payroll reporting: Ensure timely and precise federal and state payroll reports, while supporting payroll forecasting efforts
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.