Payroll Master – Administration Assistant Full Time NEW

Company Snapshot

Caribbean Palm Village Resort is a full-service resort destination located in Noord, Aruba, offering spacious accommodations, tropical amenities, and dedicated hospitality service. We maintain a stable, collaborative, and guest-focused workplace where operational excellence, professional integrity, and team support drive daily success.

Position Highlights

Payroll Master – Administration Assistant. Operating within our administrative division, you will manage accurate, timely payroll processing and provide essential office administration support to management. In this multi-faceted role, you will maintain confidential employee records, reconcile payroll data, ensure compliance with Aruba labor and tax regulations, and streamline daily office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently to ensure timely compensation for all resort employees
• Maintain comprehensive employee records, digital personnel files, and confidential payroll documentation
• Verify daily attendance logs, leave balances, overtime calculations, and routine payroll adjustments
• Prepare detailed payroll reports, conduct data reconciliations, and assist with financial or compliance audits
• Ensure all payroll operations comply with local Aruba labor laws, tax regulations, and internal resort policies
• Coordinate general office operations, manage administrative supply needs, and provide support to executive management
• Serve as a reliable administrative point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and policy clarifications
• Assist with specialized administrative projects, audit preparation, and operational reporting as assigned

Requirements, Skills & Traits

Requirements:

High School diploma (EPB, MAVO, HAVO, or equivalent) required. Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in payroll processing and office administration, preferably within the hospitality or tourism sector. Full professional fluency in Dutch, English, Papiamento, and Spanish (written and spoken) is strictly required. Must possess valid legal authorization to work in Aruba.

Core Skills:

High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel (data reconciliation, formulas, spreadsheets). Strong knowledge of payroll processing workflows, time and attendance verification, and general bookkeeping principles. Solid understanding of local Aruba employment legislation, tax obligations, and administrative compliance.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management abilities with strong attention to detail. High integrity and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personnel information. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with employees across all resort departments.

Success Metrics

Payroll runs are completed with 100% accuracy and delivered strictly on schedule. Employee time tracking, attendance logs, and leave records are continuously updated and audited without compliance discrepancies. Administrative office operations run smoothly with prompt follow-up on internal management requests.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Yearly performance bonus
• Meal allowance
• Birthday day off

Employment Culture & Growth

At Caribbean Palm Village Resort, we foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment that values accuracy, reliability, and professional stability. Joining our administrative team provides a secure platform to hone your financial administration and office management skills within a well-established resort setting, offering steady professional growth and meaningful contributions to our overall operational success.