HR & Payroll Analyst

Palisades Tahoe
401(k)
United States, California, Tahoe City
Dec 13, 2024
Year Round Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The HR/Payroll Analyst supports administrative and analytical needs within the HR departments. This role will focus on analyzing, processing, and providing HR and Payroll support and insights to drive data-informed decisions. The HR/Payroll Analyst will also maintain compliance with legal standards, company policies, and provide auditing, reporting and data for HR/Payroll metrics. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work with confidential information professionally and with discretion. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Please note this position is located in Olympic Valley, CA and is not remote. The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits. Base hourly pay range: $25.71 - $35.99 per hour A Great Job and Benefits to Match: Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. Healthcare coverage through MEC plan Health benefits include: medical preventative care, pharmacy plans behavioral health coverage, and indemnity insurance 401(k) plan with generous company match Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ESSENTIAL DUTIES/GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure resort-wide compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, most particularly California Wage and Hour. Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers; troubleshoot as needed to determine if/how any issue needs to be escalated. Ability to work and support a flex work schedule, to include some weekends and holidays. Comply with and enforce internal deadlines; coordinate with corporate level payroll team. Assist the resort level Time Admin in researching and resolving any pay issues or discrepancies pertaining to a paycheck and/or the general ledger caused by time entry. Coordinate with finance and accounting departments, as needed for reconciliation. Prepare and review payroll and time reports on a regular cadence, as well as additional ad hoc reporting as needed. Collect, manipulate, analyze, and report on HR and Payroll metrics, such as turnover rates, compensation, time worked, and workforce demographics. Effectively present data to provide insights to HR and resort senior leadership for decision-making and policy development. Maintain accurate and organized employee records in HRIS system. Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements for HR and Payroll workflows. Fosters a data-driven decision-making environment and shares best HR and Payroll practices with peers and other departments. COMPETENCIES Advanced Excel user (pivot, graphs, formulae). Strong database analysis skills with the ability to understand how data is organized in multiple systems and how to retrieve appropriate data from source systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization Excellent attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Ability to tackle tough problems with firm deadlines Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong sense of customer service and safety awareness Capable of multiple tasking and prioritizing and allocates resources efficiently to meet deadlines. Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Works independently as well as on a team Ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, attention to details, pro-active in reaching goals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required: Two years of experience in payroll administration, HR analysis, or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong knowledge of payroll practices, HR processes, FLSA guidelines and CA State labor laws. Proficiency with Workday and Microsoft Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels. Preferred: Bachelor's degree or certification in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field Familiarity with HCM and time-tracking systems. Previous experience within the travel or ski industry preferred. For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.