Senior Payroll Analyst

Grand Pacific Resorts; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Pacific Resorts in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee end-to-end payroll for multi-state operations. This on-site role covers garnishments, taxes, deductions, and payroll data analysis while supporting audits.

You will collaborate with Accounting, HR, and operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery, with a focus on guest satisfaction and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll systems and high-volume processing.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local regulations for garnishments and taxes.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills to reconcile payroll accounts and support reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS software and Excel; attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state operations on a timely basis.
• Maintain payroll records, reconcile related accounts, and handle garnishments and deductions.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Analyze payroll data for trends, support audits, and collaborate with Accounting, HR, and operations.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-state payroll

Garnishments

Payroll taxes

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication

Collaboration

Hospitality experience

Multi-property environments

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

CPP or FPC certifications (plus)

Tools

HRIS software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Company Description

Grand Pacific Resorts, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, is dedicated to providing memorable vacation experiences at a family of beach and destination resorts. Guided by co-owners Timothy J. Stripe and David S. Brown, each with more than 30 years in vacation ownership, the company has steadily expanded through development and management partnerships. Its portfolio includes charming properties in highly desirable locations across California, Nevada, Oregon, and Hawaii. Team members join a hospitality organization focused on guest satisfaction, quality service, and long-term growth in the vacation ownership industry.

Role Description

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This on-site role, based in Carlsbad, CA, includes managing complex payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and reconciling payroll-related accounts. The Senior Payroll Analyst will handle garnishments, payroll taxes, and benefits-related deductions, while responding to employee inquiries and resolving payroll issues promptly. The role also involves analyzing payroll data for trends, supporting audits, improving processes, and collaborating with Accounting, HR, and operations teams to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll administration skills, including experience with multi-state payroll systems and high-volume processing.
• Knowledge of garnishments and payroll taxes, with the ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations.
• Solid accounting and analytical skills to reconcile payroll accounts, identify discrepancies, and support financial reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for partnering with cross-functional teams and assisting employees with payroll questions.
• Several years of progressively responsible payroll experience; prior experience in hospitality or multi-property environments is beneficial.
• Relevant education such as an associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; professional payroll certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC) are a plus.