Payroll Specialist – Hospitality / Private Club

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Payroll Specialist – Hospitality / Private Club – Bonita Springs

About the Opportunity

Join one of Southwest Florida’s most respected private clubs: a beautiful, member-focused environment known for professionalism, culture, long tenured team, and genuine hospitality. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative finance and HR team supporting a large, high-volume operation. The role functions as the Payroll Coordinator for the club’s 600+ employees during peak season, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Payroll Specialist – Benefits and Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $30–$36/hour
• Status: Full-Time, On-Site
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (summer schedule: 4-day weeks with flexibility for additional hours)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, and standard club benefits

Payroll Specialist – Requirements & Must Haves

• 5+ years of on-site payroll processing experience (ADP preferred)
• Experience supporting 400+ employees; hospitality or multi-unit industry experience a plus
• Strong grasp of accounting processes, payroll best practices, and Excel reporting
• Proven record of accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality in managing sensitive employee data
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable communicating with multiple departments
• Understanding of tips, commissions, and gratuities in payroll processing

Payroll Specialist – Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage new hire onboarding, terminations, and employee updates in ADP
• Oversee timekeeping accuracy and train department managers as needed
• Process and reconcile lesson income, tips, and commission pay
• Prepare and reconcile insurance billings and related documentation
• Provide administrative and accounting support as needed, including deposits and vendor payments

Payroll Specialist – Preferred Background & Skills

• Previous experience in private clubs, resorts, or hospitality organizations
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional communication and integrity in handling confidential matters
• Organized, proactive, and deadline-driven
• Team-oriented with a positive, solutions-focused attitude

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 166519

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Mike Ferrara

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