Payroll and Labor Analytics Manager - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

Join us in Orange County, California and live in one of the nation's top vacation destinations with year-round sunshine, picturesque beaches, premiere attractions and a lively dining and arts scene. 

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is looking for a Payroll and Labor Analytics Manager to join the Finance Team! 

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California's surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle. 

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Payroll and Labor Analytics Manager, you’re not just leading the hotel’s payroll operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Process Bi-Weekly Payroll:  40%

1. Review and submit all tips/commission/service charges/other pay
   1. Confirm schedules received in balance
   2. Submit TMX ticket and send schedules
2. Review earnings details for:
   1. Unpaired punches
   2. Corrections done properly
   3. Attestations actioned correctly
   4. Review Blended Sick/Holiday and update tracking
   5. Update benefit rate on OEM for time off
3. Salaried Managers Exempt Sheets
   1. Review all signed sheets
   2. Follow up on signed days off versus Unifocus
4. Balance input hours/dollars to schedule maintained for each week of payroll
5. Review over 40 hours reports for accuracy
6. Review balancing email sent by SSC for reply if necessary
7. Run all payroll audit reports
8. Compile packet for approval by DOF/Controller
9. Maintain Payroll Checklist, SOPs, and instructional documents for payroll process.
10. Create SOPs in order to standardize property payroll for consistency
11. Train new managers on payroll processing and expectations
12. Audit system report to ensure accuracy. For example:  PTO Accruals, Blended Rate Calculations
13. Ensure property is strictly adhering to Federal and State Labor/Payroll laws and regulations

LMS:  Reporting and Analysis – 60%

1. Send out labor reports minimum of 3 times per week, with commentary
2. Review pay codes in Unifocus for new hires
   1. Correct job code used?
   2. Mapped to standard correctly?
3. Create Standards
   1. Review requirements 
   2. Work with managers on creating and modifying standards
   3. Communicate with DOF/Controller on impact to forecast
4. Review leased labor and analyze effectiveness of staffing
   1. Versus Standards
   2. Versus Forecast/Budget
5. Hold weekly Labor Meetings
   1. Review with EC and Managers pacing on expense and revenue changes
   2. Maintain notes from meetings and follow up on items as necessary

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: 

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.