Payroll Manager - Hospitality - $90k-$100k

The Payroll Manager oversees end‑to‑end payroll operations for a multi‑unit, high‑volume hospitality group, managing everything from wage processing and gratuities to complex staffing schedules and compliance requirements. Role requires strong experience handling tipped-employee payroll, gratuity distribution, and related labor‑law considerations.

This role is full-time on-site in downtown Manhattan.

Client Details

Our client is a multi‑faceted hospitality group known for creating elevated guest experiences through its combination of food, beverage, wellness, and event‑driven concepts. With multiple properties under its umbrella, the company fosters a creative, fast‑paced environment where teams work together to deliver exceptional service and support continued expansion.

The Payroll Manager oversees end‑to‑end payroll operations for a multi‑unit, high‑volume hospitality organization, ensuring accurate and timely processing for hourly, tipped, and salaried employees across multiple properties. This role manages complex payroll elements such as gratuities, service‑charge distributions, multi‑unit scheduling, overtime, and seasonal staffing while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Successful applicants for this role will be experienced payroll professionals with deep knowledge of complex, high‑volume hospitality payroll operations - especially environments with tipped employees, multi‑unit scheduling, and intricate wage requirements.

This position is full-time in-office in downtown Manhattan.

Description

• Manage and process payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure timely reporting.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with the human resources team to ensure accurate employee data management.
• Oversee compliance with tax regulations and employment laws.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management as required.
• Assist in auditing payroll processes to identify and implement improvements.
• Stay updated on best practices and changes in payroll legislation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Hospitality Payroll Manager should have:

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Experience in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a human resources team.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000
• Opportunities for career growth within the leisure, travel, and tourism industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a skilled Hospitality Payroll Manager looking to advance your career in New York, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.