Cluster Paymaster

About Red Sea Global Hospitality

Join a pioneering organization leading responsible development and regenerative tourism, dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and a distinctive workplace culture rooted in Respect, Responsibility, Passion, and Collaboration. Be part of a brand shaping the future of luxury hospitality.

Role Overview

As a Cluster Paymaster, you will oversee payroll processing for multiple hotels and resorts, ensuring precise and timely payments to all employees, from entry-level staff to executives. This role demands adherence to local laws, internal standards, and dedication to a people-first culture. Collaboration with HR, Finance, and Legal teams is essential for success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations across various countries for diverse employee categories including full-time, part-time, seasonal, and expatriates.
• Administer payroll in multiple currencies and address hospitality-specific payroll elements such as service charges and tip pooling.
• Ensure accurate tax withholding, statutory compliance, and timely filings per country’s legal requirements.
• Handle complexities involving expatriate compensation, gratuities, and retroactive adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and payroll regulations in key operational regions.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and reconcile payroll records with HR systems.
• Collaborate with Legal to manage payroll-related audits or investigations.
• Oversee payroll software and its integration with HR and timekeeping systems, advancing automation to reduce errors and manual workload.
• Implement controls to detect errors or misclassifications before payroll execution.
• Provide training to on-site payroll teams regarding systems, standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate employee self-service platforms for access to payslips and tax documents.
• Prepare contingency plans to ensure payroll continuity during system issues or external disruptions.
• Partner with HR and recruitment to evaluate payroll implications during geographic expansions and new property openings.
• Support payroll integration during acquisitions and new property launches.
• Deliver data-driven advice for compensation strategy and budgeting.
• Generate clear reports on labor expenses, overtime trends, and payroll analytics.
• Utilize insights to identify cost-saving measures and strategic workforce planning opportunities.
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives on pay equity, sustainability, and social responsibility through payroll data.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional payroll or accounting certification such as CPP or CPA.
• Extensive payroll management experience, especially within hospitality or multi-national environments.
• Proficiency with leading payroll software and ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of hospitality sector payroll specifics.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, spreadsheet management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with international payroll legislation and best practices.

Benefits and Culture

• Career growth opportunities with focused development programs.
• Competitive salary package.
• Exclusive employee perks including complimentary stays within Red Sea Global Hospitality.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage during employment.
• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace valuing collaboration.
• Recognition programs appreciating employee contributions.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equitable hiring practices. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request to support candidates with specific needs.