Payroll Administrator - Oasis at Death Valley

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring Payroll Administrator to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Join The Oasis at Death Valley as a Payroll Administrator, where you’ll play a key role in managing confidential payroll data, processing bi-weekly payroll, and ensuring accurate deductions, benefits, and compliance with corporate guidelines. This position is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy collaborating across different departments, resolving employee inquiries, and maintaining the integrity of payroll systems in a unique and dynamic resort environment.

• Position Type:
  Full-Time, Year-Round
• Pay: $20.45/hr
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Control and monitor all confidential employee payroll information and checks. Set up and maintain employee payroll files for all employees, sort and distribute bi-weekly payroll checks.
• Set up, maintain, and ensure all deductions, payroll corrections, and benefit hours are added into the payroll systems (Lawson or Kronos) in a timely manner.
• Review report of unapproved Kronos punches and contact appropriate management on any unapproved; complete the Kronos time-keeping system upload to Lawson timely and accurately.
• Ensure timely uploading and editing of tips received from operating departments.
• Balance the PM140 download and submit it to the Corporate Payroll for final review/approval.
• File and maintain all Lawson system generated reports as required by corporate guidelines.
• Responsible for researching and answering employee and manager questions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on topics that require their knowledge or assistance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of terminated employee’s paperwork, both voluntary and involuntary.
• Responsible for completing the monthly payroll deduction audit.
• Ensure the timely distribution of employee W-2’s.
• Process all COS/PAN forms. Completing all necessary processes when terminating an employee.
• Complete the Form 8027 and reconciliation monthly.
• Participate in surprise paycheck audits.
• Participant in property inventories and with the month end closing process as directed.
• Complete all assigned balance sheet account reconciliations timely and accurately.
• Create, maintain, and revise the payroll desk policy and procedures manual.
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with all accounting policies and procedures.

• Three (3) years prior payroll experience preferred.
• At least one year prior…