Payroll and Benefits Specialist Job at Marriott Bonvoy (Costa Mesa)

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States , Costa Mesa

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

34.00 - 36.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist supports day-to-day payroll and benefits administration across multiple properties. This role focuses on execution, data accuracy, and follow-through, ensuring payroll and benefits processes run smoothly while supporting compliance and reporting needs. This position works closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors, handling administrative tasks so senior leadership can focus on strategy and complex analysis.

Job Responsibility:

Support bi-weekly payroll processing in Workday, including data entry, audits, and pre-payroll validations
Review timekeeping records for accuracy and ensure proper coding across departments, positions, and properties
Follow up with managers to resolve missing time, incorrect entries, and late approvals before payroll close
Assist with payroll adjustments including retro pay, meal/rest premiums, OT corrections, and reimbursements
Help process off-cycle payrolls, term checks, and special payments with proper documentation
Generate and review payroll reports to identify discrepancies and ensure payroll accuracy prior to finalization
Validate earnings and deductions to ensure they align with company policies and system limitations
Assist in maintaining accurate pay statements and support distribution of live checks and employee access in Workday
Administer benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates in Workday
Complete benefit reconciliations by the 15th of the following month, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for review and payment
Process check requests and submit invoices for benefit payments within 5 days of receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely coordination with Finance
Track leave of absence payments and follow up on benefit-related issues to ensure timely resolution and accurate processing
Support Open Enrollment/New Hire Onboarding processes including setup, employee communication, and tracking submissions
Review and track employee hours for ACA measurement, ensuring accurate eligibility status and supporting timely and accurate data updates to benefit carriers
Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, benefits, and Workday navigation
Assist with tracking 401K deferrals and employer match data and preparing reports for vendors or audits
Maintain and audit 401K data including employee deferrals, loan repayments, and employer match to ensure accuracy and compliance per ERISA law
Support data preparation for audits, year-end processing, and corrections such as W-2 or W-2C updates
Maintain and organize payroll and benefits records, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready
Maintain and organize filing systems by accurately filing payroll, benefits, and employee personnel documents in both binders and employee files, ensuring records are complete and easily accessible
Coordinate with vendors, payroll partners, and internal teams to follow up on routine requests and issues
Run standard and ad hoc reports to support HR, Finance, and leadership data needs
Escalate complex payroll or benefits issues while ensuring timely follow-through and resolution

Requirements:

Solid Excel skills (basic formulas, data cleanup, reporting)
2 years experience as a payroll and/or benefits specialist preferred
Experience in Workday preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Must be effective in handling complex problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to listen, understand, and transcribe issues raised by co-workers and guests
Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situation

Nice to have:

2 years experience as a payroll and/or benefits specialist preferred
Experience in Workday preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Expiration:
May 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States , Costa Mesa

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Expiration:
May 26, 2026

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