VP, HRMS and Payroll Services

Wyndhamriomar; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of HRMS and Payroll Services to lead strategic planning and management of HR systems and payroll operations. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to drive compliance, enhance HR operations, and foster a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR technology, payroll management, and leadership, ensuring that processes align with global strategies. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, providing growth opportunities and a culture that supports team members in their professional journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Team member appreciation days

Workplace flexibility

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR technology and payroll management with 5+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in HRMS software and payroll systems, managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HRMS and payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Lead change management initiatives and engage with stakeholders for feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ADP

Kronos

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a VP, HRMS and Payroll Services to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Why Wyndham?

By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you’ll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, caring, and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility, and much more. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you!

The Role

The position is a senior-level role on the HR leadership team. The VP of Global HRMS and Payroll Services is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the company's Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) and payroll operations. This role leads our team that ensures that HR systems and payroll processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the company's global strategy and goals.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for HRMS and Payroll Services in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the Global HR senior leadership team and other senior leaders across the organization to define and operationalize technology solutions that enhance overall HR operations and the employee experience.

HRMS Management:

• Oversee the global administration and optimization of the HRMS, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the organization.
• Lead HR system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations to improve functionality and user experience.

Payroll Oversight:

• Manage the payroll processing function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish and maintain payroll policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Partner with the Global HR senior leadership team to support and align effective technological advances to drive payroll planning and processing efficiencies across all regions.
• Lead a highly engaged, high-performing team of HRMS and payroll professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements, globally.
• Prepare and present regular HR data analytics on key strategic HRMS and payroll metrics to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for celebrating successes as well as areas of focus to drive improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a global liaison between HR, finance, strategy, and IT departments to ensure seamless integration of HRMS and payroll services.
• Engage with employees to address concerns and gather feedback on HR technologies and payroll processes.

Change Management:

• Manage and lead change management initiatives related to HRMS and payroll services, helping teams adapt to new systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Deploy predictive analytics to anticipate future needs and challenges to inform effective HRMS and payroll services strategies supporting achievement of the organization’s strategic plan.

You'll be successful if you have

• Setting clear goals and motivating team members to deliver results.
• Driving compliance with international labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll standards.
• Proficient in data analysis to interpret HR metrics and make informed decisions, including the use of data to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Effective communication skills are needed to convey complex information to internal stakeholders at all levels as well as external partners globally.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills that address and resolve issues related to system performance, data integrity, and process inefficiencies.
• Service orientation to key internal clients ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively.
• May require occasional travel and the ability to work outside of standard business hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent issues.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in HR technology and payroll management, with a minimum of 5 years in a key HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in HRMS software and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Experience managing large-scale projects, such as system upgrades or global payroll rollouts, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Strong knowledge of HRMS and payroll software systems, including system implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring, and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.

What we expect from you

You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:

∙ Being responsive, respectful, and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners, and communities.

∙ Fostering an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.

∙ Bringing your best every day and striving to exceed expectations in all you do.

What you can expect from us

With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:

∙ Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and educational support.

∙ Competitive salary and benefits.

∙ Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.

∙ A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.

About Wyndham

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler. Every day, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. With more hotels than anyone else, we offer the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world. So wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.