Payroll Specialist

Hyatt Hotels; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in the United States. You will process payroll for staff across multiple states, ensure accurate calculations, and maintain confidentiality of payroll data.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with UKG or Workday, and strong Excel/analytical abilities to support audits and reporting while delivering timely, accurate compensation to employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Experience with UKG or Workday.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees across multiple states and locations
• Ensure accurate calculations of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions and taxes.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Manage payroll deductions, taxes, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports
• Support audits and year-end payroll activities
• Maintain employee payroll records and confidentiality
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues
• Recommend improvements to payroll procedures and systems

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

UKG/Workday

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG

Workday

Job description

Open — Hyatt Hotels has a posting for this job. Posted 8 Oct 2026.

This posting

About this job

*Starting from $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually plus additional incentives*

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees across multiple states and locations
• Ensure accurate calculations of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions and taxes.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Manage payroll deductions, taxes, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports
• Support audits and year-end payroll activities
• Maintain employee payroll records and confidentiality
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues
• Recommend improvements to payroll procedures and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Experience with payroll systems such as UKG or Workday
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

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