Payroll Specialist

Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world, with 60+ resorts in top destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For, we’re committed to creating a supportive, rewarding workplace where our 9,000 Team Members can grow and thrive. Since 1982, we’ve delivered unforgettable vacations through exceptional service, innovation, and community engagement. With the recent addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, our footprint now includes the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Join us and be part of a team that values passion, integrity, and excellence, where your work helps create memories that last a lifetime.

Westgate Resorts is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in Ocoee, FL. In this role, you will be accountable and responsible for delivering high quality payroll processing in a multi-state corporate payroll environment, while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive payroll data with confidentiality and integrity.

What You Will Do:

• Obtain and gather all payroll related information required for payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in deductions, garnishment and banking information.
• Prepare and submit payroll taxes for Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax entities.
• Assists in the completion of required wage balancing and submission of required payroll taxes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and field partners.
• Assist with systems and processes required to ensure accurate and timely production, distribution, and reporting of company-wide payroll, including year-end processes (e.g., W2 and 1099), and garnishments.
• Maintain accurate files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements to meet all audit requirements.
• Partner with HRIS to maintain and test all payroll and payroll commission related software for accuracy.
• Identify opportunities and recommend development of system or process improvements to support efficiencies and accuracy of payroll and associated manager or employee self- service applications.
• Balance gross to net for all pay groups. Ensure all pay group totals are accurate and compare to prior payroll and prior year payrolls for accuracy and normalcy.
• Maintain QTD and YTD spreadsheets to balance to Master Controls.
• Strong organization skills and work diligently to meet important deadlines.
• Provide transaction details to Accounting for the successful reconciliations of the payroll bank account. Assist with the research of discrepancies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Will Bring:

• Associates Degree preferred in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Access).
• Excellent accounting, analytical, technical, interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proven customer service experience and skills.
• Proven communication skills with all levels of management, staff and customers.
• Ability to think broadly, to identify, recommend, and implement process and system improvements to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.

Why Westgate?  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.