Tax Manager

About Us

HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full‑service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper‑upscale, luxury, and premium select‑serve hotels in urban, super‑suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset:
Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry‑leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.

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The Employment Tax Manager will oversee and manage the successful weekly/biweekly processing of several multi‑state payrolls. Provides support and training on payroll software and time‑keeping systems to property teams. Ensure Payroll taxes and amendments are properly set up and filed on a timely basis.

• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll tax reporting, payments and allocations.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across all jurisdictions. Including:
  Setup and Registration.

• Ensure Payroll taxes and amendments are properly set up and filed on a timely basis.

• Oversee quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including balancing and reconciliation of returns.

• Manage payroll tax audits and respond to inquiries from agencies as requested.

• Monitor legislative changes that impact payroll tax and communicate implications to leadership.

• Maintain accurate records of payroll tax liabilities, deposits, and adjustments

• Performs Ad hoc reporting such as 8027 reports and EEOC reports

• Assists properties teams with PTO reconciliations and garnishment processing.

• Ensure weekly/bi‑weekly payrolls are processed accurately and timely

• Train and assist properties with the payroll process and weekly approvals.

• Process off cycle checks, reversals and voids

• Audits and reconciles payroll data

• Perform any other job related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree is in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in related field.
• Experience with tax agencies (set up and amendments), W2 processing, 401K, garnishments, health care deductions and PTO accruals.
• Workday, One Source Virtual (OSV) & hospitality experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Federal and State wage & hour and federal, State and Local Tax laws.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-driven with a high level of attention to detail. Able to set priorities, plan and organize.
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Sharp analytical skills with the ability to identify "why"
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Ability/willingness to learn new material.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Salary Range: $ - $ Annually
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

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