Client Background
A boutique hotel with 30 employees needed a payroll system overhaul after multiple payroll errors caused employee frustration. The hotel relied on manual timesheets and inconsistent payroll processing, leading to delayed paychecks, tax miscalculations, and compliance risks. The client hired Development Theory to help with payroll for a hotel.
The Challenge
Late & Incorrect Paychecks: Employees were paid inconsistently, leading to complaints and turnover.
Tax Withholding Issues: Payroll taxes were miscalculated, resulting in IRS penalties.
Overtime & Tip Tracking Problems: The hotel had inaccurate overtime calculations and incomplete tip reporting.
High Administrative Burden: The manual payroll process took the owner 10+ hours per week.
Our Approach
Payroll System Implementation: Moved payroll to an automated system with direct deposit and tax withholding.
Compliance & Tax Review: Conducted a payroll tax compliance check to fix miscalculations.
Overtime & Tip Reporting Fixes: Created a structured tracking system for proper reporting.
Employee Self-Service Portal: Set up online access for employees to check paystubs and tax documents.
Ongoing Payroll Support: Provided monthly payroll processing and compliance oversight.
The Solution
Automated payroll processing, reducing errors by 95%.
Ensured on-time payments, improving employee morale and reducing turnover.
Corrected over $14,000 in tax filing mistakes, preventing further penalties.
Saved the owner 10+ hours per week, allowing more focus on hotel operations.
Results & Impact
Payroll errors eliminated, leading to happier employees and lower turnover.
Tax compliance ensured, avoiding penalties and audits.
Operational efficiency improved, reducing administrative burden.
Hotel reputation strengthened, attracting better staff and customer service ratings.
Client Feedback
"Payroll used to be a nightmare, but now it's effortless. Employees are happy, and I have peace of mind knowing everything is correct!"
Development Theory Can Help Business Owners Like You
Is your payroll a headache? Would you like to save time each week and outsource your payroll to the experts? Our Payroll service might be perfect for you - we process your payroll, manage your reports, and file your quarterly withholdings. It's time to stop stressing about payroll!
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