posted March 30, 2026

Payroll - HR Coordinator

Compensation: NA

Job Description

PAYROLL/HR COORDINATOR

Be a Part of Something Special at The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in Washington DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in the community.

The Darcy is located on Scott Circle in downtown Washington, DC, just half a mile from both the lively Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle. Shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and other Washington DC attractions abound on nearby 14th and U streets.

The Darcy is a polished team empowered to create remarkable local experiences with a dash of fun! We always take ownership, act with integrity and foster infectious pride to bring out the best in all of us!

We’re looking for a Payroll/HR Coordinator to join our polished and professional team—someone who brings infectious pride, acts with integrity, and takes ownership in everything they do.

Job Location:  The Darcy Hotel Washington DC

   1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 20005

Overview:

Assist and support the Accounting and Human Resources departments with the day to day operations of payroll and human resources tasks and responsibilities, which includes:  Greeting internal and external guests to the Accounting and HR departments, administer payroll and HRIS systems, recruitment and benefits programs, answering questions and troubleshooting problems.

Job Description

• Assist team members whenever possible with requests and/or information and answer questions and/or address concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain ADP (Payroll & HR) and TimeSaver (Time & Attendance)
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all hotels.
• Maintain and verify PTO balances on a bi-weekly basis.
• Process payroll benefits.
• Perform quarterly insurance benefit audits.
• Review all new hire paperwork, PAF, PTO Requests, and tips.
• Review ADP TimeSaver and communicate to hotel & departments, missing punches, approaching overtime, missing PTO.
• Perform general cashier duties.
• Assist Accounting and Human Resources with spreadsheets as needed
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Human Resources
• Assist in the recruiting, screening and interviewing for all management and non-management hotel positions.
• Assist the Human Resources Director in directing and instructing the management staff in effective recruiting and interviewing techniques using methods such as verbal presentations and written directions to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified and effective associates. Schedule interviews and process related paperwork.
• Create and update Human Resources bulletin boards and other posting locations as needed.
• Distribute paychecks
• Maintain accurate and updated department and team member files.
• Explain elements of various benefits to team members as required and assist with enrollment and claims processing.
• Assist with employee relations events and recognition e.g. Team Member of the Month program, Anniversary Awards program, etc.
• Process benefits enrollments and other functions electronically, as required.
• Monitor and update job requisitions as required. Communicate hotel job openings internally and externally, via bulletin board postings, telephone, letters, referral contacts, etc. pursuant to Company policy.
• Coordinate all other pre-selection activities, including background checks; reference checks, etc., to ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Process all transfer requests in the required time frame.
• Respond to all interviewed applicants via telephone, email or letter within required time frame.
• Assist Director of Human Resources in achieving goals and objectives as identified in hotel annual Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
• Control the administration of wages and benefits to ensure the accurate and equitable application of same, analyzing and applying information retrieved from moderately complex reports, manuals and/or computer systems.
• Prepare correspondence and memos as needed.
• Ensure all new hires and existing employees possess proper employment eligibility verifications.
• Maintain and update workers comp spreadsheet for annual audit.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Skills and Knowledge 

• Must be able to perform in a highly confidential environment.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and experience in similar role preferred
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, concise, and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Command of the English language both written and verbal; bilingual a plus

Compensation/Job Classification

• $23.00 – 27.00 per hour
• Full-Time Position
• Hourly

Benefits:  At Northwood Hospitality, LLC, we value our team members and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive health insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as vacation, sick, and holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, Northwood Hospitality, LLC provides a wide array of coverage, including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance and short and long-term disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts for hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing Northwood Hospitality, LLC as the employer of your future.

Northwood Hospitality, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.  It is the Company’s policy that, in exercising our management responsibilities, we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable state or local law.

Northwood Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion: The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.

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Join a team that brings out the best in each other. Create memorable local experiences with a dash of fun—at The Darcy.