Payroll Administrative Assistant at ZEALANDIA HOLDING COMPANY in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

LaTour Hotels and Resorts, Inc., is now hiring for an entry-level Payroll Assistant to join our dynamic team! This position is located at our corporate office in Asheville, NC.  LHR is an EOE!

As a company, we pride ourselves in building our employees' skills in the workplace and promoting from within. When we see talent we recognize it and we build it. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company our employees are invested in the company, meaning that when you succeed, you're working towards both the company's future and your own.

We offer membership to our travel club as a benefit to every employee after their first few months. This includes:

• Access to deeply discounted stays at our resorts


• Access to discounted stays at partner resorts and hotels


• Discounts on other travel related expenses like airfare, car rental and more.

Full time employees can also look forward to a more comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), and more!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Payroll Assistant reports to the Payroll Manager/Benefits Analyst and assists with the preparation, processing, and recordkeeping for functions related to payroll and risk management within our family of companies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Payroll:

• Multi-State payroll processing on a weekly/bi-weekly schedule


• Evaluate timecards for accuracy


• Help maintain the flow of documentation for payroll changes including a clear communication with internal departments to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll changes


• Help with auditing information from outside vendors


• Act as the primary point person for employee verification


• Ensure that transactions are processed in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as governmental agency regulations


• Assist with unemployment claims reporting


• Assist with reconciling PTO balances


• Assist with payroll billing


• Assist with employee inquiries regarding employee self-service, and other payroll related employee questions

Risk Management:

• Assist Risk Management with information gathering from insurance brokers and property locations


• Assist with organizing information as needed


• Data entry of invoicing for proper billing and payment


• Some understanding of insurance and risk is a plus


• Assist with reporting of any workers compensation incidents and documentation

OTHER FUNCTIONS
The Payroll Assistant may also:

• Perform other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the department as needed


• Project assistance is required in a fast-paced and changing environment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience

• Two to four-year degree in accounting, or business-related field


• One-year proven previous experience in a multi-state payroll environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Office which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Previous experience working in an online HRIS and Payroll platform


• Knowledge of some bookkeeping procedures


• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues

LHR’s Core Competencies

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  Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions


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  Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace


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  Customer-Oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures


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  Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task


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  Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards


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  Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace


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  Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals


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  Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct


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  Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety


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  Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective and kind communication skills, oral and written even when in stressful situations


• Able to constantly prioritize and re-prioritize multiple tasks


• Strong work ethic required


• Excellent attention to detail


• Professional and confidential


• Strong math skills. Accounting fundamentals and payroll processing experience helpful


• Accurate and professional administrative skills.


• Proficient in computer skills with advanced word processing and spreadsheet capabilities


• Ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision


• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines


• Comfortable working autonomously


• Well organized


• Reliable


• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and understand priorities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand O Walk O Sit C Handling / Fingering C Reach Outward C Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O	10 lbs or less F 11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs N Over 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs O 41-100 lbs N

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