Payroll and Labor Management Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll and Labor Management Specialist role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the finance and cash-control operations of the upcoming Fairmont New Orleans luxury hotel, planned to include 250 guest rooms, four food and drink venues, function space, and a spa. Despite the title, the listed duties focus on accounts payable and daily cash handling rather than payroll processing. The specialist processes vendor invoices and payments, reconciles deposits and cash activity, maintains controls and audit records, and partners with hotel departments to support accurate financial reporting.

What you'll do

• Review and process vendor invoices using three-way matching
• coordinate payments
• reconcile vendor statements
• maintain audit records
• process daily remittance envelopes and prepare deposits
• control house banks, petty cash, and cash recycler operations
• audit cashier tills
• reconcile daily cash activity
• prepare reports
• investigate discrepancies
• support audits
• partner with hotel departments and vendors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll and labor management specialist

new orleans la

fairmont

hotel finance

accounts payable

cash handling

vendor invoices

daily deposits

cash reconciliation

petty cash

audit records

birchstreet

excel

hospitality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• colleague dining
• discounted Fairmont and Raffles stays
• dining and wellness discounts
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting’s stated responsibilities center on accounts payable, cash handling, and reconciliation; it lists an associate degree as preferred and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

About the employer

FAIRMONT is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.