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California Lodging News
www.calodging.comWith news coming from every
direction about changing overtime laws, the
updated Form I-9, potential tax changes and
more, it’s no surprise most business owners
have HR weighing heavily on their minds.
Top-notch payroll solutions are especially
important in the hospitality industry, which
often cites employment-related issues as a
hotel’s most critical problem. Payroll can feel
daunting because it takes up a lot of time and
resources and must be done correctly. But
living with constant dread of the next payroll
run isn’t a requirement for business owner-
ship. Hand it off to an expert so you can get
back to your No. 1 priority—making your
customers feel right at home.
Advantages of a payroll expert
Having an expert payroll provider has a
bundle of advantages for both the employer
and the employees. Basically, it boils down to
two things: employee satisfaction and govern-
ment compliance.
Efficiency and Retention.
The availability
and timeliness of direct deposit and online
access to pay statements and W-2s can help
your employees feel respected and taken care
of so they can in turn take the best care of
your customers. You’ll never have to scramble
to finish payroll—your outsourced payroll
provider can’t call in sick—and employees will
feel more secure in the increased confidenti-
ality of their information.
Mitigated Risk.
Companies that process
payroll in-house are three times more likely to
receive a penalty notice than those that out-
source a payroll solution. In fact, compliance
is so complicated that nearly 40–45 percent of
small businesses (one out of every three) incur
tax penalties each year. An expert can keep
you notified of labor law changes and compli-
ance challenges brought on by the Affordable
Care Act, minimum wage, federal forms,
required postings and other HR regulations.
They can also routinely administer new hire
information, garnishments, job descriptions
and company handbooks to protect you from
potential lawsuits.
How to choose a payroll provider
Choosing a payroll processing provider is one
of the most important choices you will make
as a business owner, so be sure to do your
research before choosing a vendor. Choose a
solution that is all-inclusive and can be cus-
tomized to your specific needs and a vendor
that understands the most common chal-
lenges the hotel and lodging industry faces—
complexities such as scheduling, varying roles
within your organization, employee turnover
and government regulations.
Here are some important questions you’ll
want to consider when selecting a payroll
provider:
•
Expertise:
Do they understand your
business and its needs?
•
Service:
What does their service model
look like? Will you have a dedicated,
single point of contact?
•
Price:
Do they offer value and integ-
rity with their pricing model? What is
included?
•
Technology:
Can they interface with
your POS and accounting software?
Can you securely access your payroll
online 24/7?
•
Reputation:
Do they deliver in areas of
accuracy, timeliness and support?
•
Fit:
Do they offer everything you need?
Are they too big to deliver personal
service? Can their service grow with your
company?
When you find a provider with reliable solu-
tions and knowledgeable professionals in your
corner, you can breathe a long-awaited sigh of
relief and get back to putting heads in beds.
Heartland Payment Systems is a Global Payments company.
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading worldwide
provider of payment technology services that delivers
innovative solutions driven by customer needs globally.
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