The Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll & HRIS Manager to join our dynamic HR team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing and HRIS data administration across our global operations. The ideal candidate will serve as the company’s subject matter expert in payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple U.S. and international entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional payroll and HRIS support. This is a hybrid role working 3 days in the Tampa office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Payroll:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple U.S. and international entities, including USVI, BVI, Turks & Caicos, Anguilla, Antigua, Sint Maarten, Bahamas, Trinidad, Aruba, and future expansion locations.

- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll funding and processing are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll and HRIS administration, providing guidance and support to internal teams.

- Maintain and update HRIS data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations across different jurisdictions.

- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll and HRIS issues promptly, providing excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders.

- Prepare reports and analytics related to payroll and HRIS data to support decision-making.

- Stay current with industry best practices, legal changes, and technological advancements related to payroll and HRIS systems.

· Processes payroll for all hourly and salaried employees in the U.S., and international locations; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, collecting time from local island contacts or time managers, and entering tax and direct deposit information, and any other related payroll transaction updates, and administers regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.

· Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and continually work to improve payroll and HRIS processes.

· Collect timekeeping information for all locations, and calculate and submit payroll worksheets to each payroll provider for each international entity.

· Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

· Ensure employer tax accounts are up-to-date for all locations to include working with the Finance and Tax team to apply for new accounts or set-up new locations domestically and internationally

· Respond to all unemployment claims, and employment verifications or comp requests in a timely manner.

· Maintain employee records in payroll/HRIS systems to ensure data is accurate for payroll processing.

· Administer the time and attendance policy and paid leave policies for all employees.

· Produces scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements as needed for the HR and Finance teams

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

· May process prevailing wage payroll administration for U.S. entities.

· Will have a strong collaboration with HR/Finance/Legal for set-up of new entities, and flawless execution of payroll cycles.

· Ensures deduction accuracy of employee benefits in the payroll system

· Sets up PTO, and timekeeping policies in the HRIS system, and manages all of the training and approvals for new managers.

· Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education/Experience:

· At least 5+ years of experience administering global payroll, HRIS and benefits processes required. Work experience should include knowledge of basic human resources, payroll practices, labor benefits administration, and compliance or other related experience.

· Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including payroll, benefits, time & attendance and HRIS and self-service systems. Experience with Paylocity/ADP/Paycor/ CSC Global/Blue Marble a plus.

· Must have advanced Excel skills (V-lookups, creating formulas, and using pivot tables)

· Must have experience with Online Benefit enrollment tools, and ACA filing processes.

· Experience with 401K plan, and other benefits plan administration

· Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

· Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and terminology, payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.

· Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data. Possess strong written and verbal communications skills.

· Possess strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to edit and proofread.

· Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.

· Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

· Has shown ability to respond quickly and accurately to requests for data, ability to provide excellent customer service a must.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

· Any other duties as assigned by the SVP Human Resources

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

· Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Human Resources or related field, or relevant years of experience; CEBS, CPP and/or PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred. DISCLAIMER This job position performs other assignments and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

How to Apply

Send Resumes to Talent@7Seaswater.com or apply at www.sevenseaswater.com

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.