Payroll Specialist Job at Landmark Hospitality, Plainfield, NJ

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  • Landmark Hospitality
  • Plainfield, NJ

Job Description

By Landmark is currently looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team!

By Landmark is a multi-faceted leader in the hospitality industry, that owns and operates unique and iconic venues throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania including boutique hotels, restaurants, and event spaces.

Part of the By Landmark Portfolio

Our mission to find talent is simple. We welcome thoughtful, caring, and forward-thinking people who will inspire, collaborate, and strive to achieve together. While experience is always valued, character is the mark of a true memorymaker.

We offer a healthy environment that encourages mutual respect, personnel growth, and creative expression - we recognize that the development of our company is driven by the evolution of our individual team members. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities for continued advancement and internal growth.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our HR team. This individual will be responsible for processing multi-state payroll for 650 employees using Paycom . Our workforce includes hourly, and hourly pooled tipped employees , salaries, and commissions. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and system workflows, especially in hospitality or service industry environments, as well as experience in benefits management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees—including hourly, salaried, and tipped staff —using Paycom.
  • Accurately apply TIP credit calculations , manage multiple pay rates , and validate POS (Point-of-Sale) system data transfers.
  • Administer payroll components for commissions , incentive payouts, and recognition-based awards.
  • Handle benefit deductions , insurance contributions, 401(k) plans, and related third-party vendor file exports.
  • Validate and process PTO , Paid Sick Leave, FMLA, and other state-specific leave policies.
  • Ensure multi-state payroll compliance , including garnishments, unemployment claims, and labor law updates.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding payroll questions, discrepancies, and process education.
  • Collaborate closely with HR for onboarding/offboarding workflows, term letters, employment verification, background checks, and I-9 audits.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of payroll taxes and year-end reports including W-2s.
  • Maintain secure and accurate employee payroll records and participate in internal and external payroll audits.
  • Assist in annual review and salary adjustments, regularly audit and update employee files within Paycom.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience (Paycom experience required).
  • Experience processing payroll in a multi-state, multi-unit environment , especially for tipped or hourly employees.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage & hour laws, including TIP credit , wage deductions , and overtime.
  • Strong experience with benefits processing , including open enrollment deductions and reconciliation.
  • Comfortable with payroll software workflows, payroll batch editing, tax filings, and system integrations.
  • Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field preferred.
  • FPC or CPP certification a plus.
  • This position is on-site at our homebase office in Plainfield, NJ.

401k Matching

PTO

Health Insurance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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