Why us?

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Director of Payroll & Benefits to join the team in Denver, Colorado.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Primary responsibility includes include designing, overseeing, developing, and implementing Sage Hospitality Group’s payroll and benefits strategies, including establishing leading payroll processes and competencies throughout the organization. Responsible for balancing staffing needs with cost controls, ensuring that policies, procedures, and programs are in alignment with the organization’s overall strategic objectives and People & Culture’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops implements and communicates all employee benefits (health, welfare and retirement) policies, practices, and programs.

• Interprets, evaluates, modifies, and updates existing benefits programs; makes recommendations for implementing changes to stay competitive, assisting with retention and reducing turnover.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, payroll and benefits policies and processes, system enhancements, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

• Analyze complex transactions, identify issues, and work with internal operational teams to identify causes, assess risks, and implement plans to eliminate future occurrence.

• Maintain current knowledge of, and compliance with, legal requirements associated with payroll including, but not limited to, applicable wage and tax regulations, Federal, State and local laws, FLSA, reporting requirements, internal controls and Company policies.

• Develop payroll and benefits team members, including hiring talent, providing professional growth and development opportunities, and creating an environment of service, knowledge, and accountability.

• Develop a strong relationship and partner with the People & Culture and HRIS teams.

• Coordinate hotel and restaurant payroll functions during property transitions in and out of the Sage portfolio.

• Ensure all payroll requirements are communicated and training supplied in conjunction with the HRIS and People & Culture teams.

• Possess a strong desire to operate in an environment that requires a hands-on approach while maintaining a strategic vision.

• Maintain robust understanding of benefits, and benefits technology and its application to achieve organizational objectives.

• Leading, developing, and executing long-term compensation and benefits strategies.

• Stay current on benefit market trends, advocate for change when necessary.

• Maintain current knowledge of related government rules and regulations, including ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OFCCP, and other applicable labor and/or tax laws and regulations; fulfills compliance and reporting requirements.

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Supervisory Duties

5-10 associates

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

Bachelor of Science degree (Business, Accounting, HR or Finance) or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Certified Payroll Professionals (CPP) designation required

• 10 years leadership experience leading a multi-state payroll function and/or senior project management responsibility leading multi-state payroll transformation initiatives including the implementation of payroll technology platforms

• Practical and proven accomplishments in industry related areas.

• 5-7 years HR management experience with a focus on benefits.

• Experience in hospitality preferred.

• 5 years direct people leadership experience

• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proven ability to influence across multiple organizational levels applying exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment

• Proven performance leading and improving multi-state payroll processes and procedures for continuous process improvements

• Demonstrated drive for excellence in operational support and customer service

• Knowledge of the payroll tax function.

• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors.

• Ability to succeed in demanding situations through achieving balance between technical and business interests, accomplishing results through third parties, remaining focused on given objectives, modulating speed, quality, and costs, and thriving under pressure.

• Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, and time) across multiple sub-teams.

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, demonstrated talent in building relationships and leveraging resources.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing

• Mobility: Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment. Office environment – 90%, Hotel environment – 10%

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

• Unlimited paid time off

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability

• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

** The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.

ID: 2024-23219

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : SHR

Outlet: Not Applicable

Category: Human Resources

Min: USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Max: USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Address : 1575 Welton St

City : Denver

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability