October 08, 2003

Payroll Management and Hotels


Hotels and Payroll

October 08, 2003 01:07 PM US Eastern Timezone

GuestHouse Inns selects Payroll Online ESN; GuestHouse Managers Sleep Well at Night!

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2003--Payroll Online and GuestHouse Inns announce that Payroll Online is providing web based integrated payroll, HR and tax outsourcing services to GuestHouse Inns. Guest House Inns owns and operates 13 hotels through out the Pacific Northwest and has over 300 employees.

"We are excited to utilize the ESN(TM) platform from Payroll Online. We chose Payroll Online because their web-based software allows GuestHouse to efficiently manage payroll and human resource tasks locally. Managers can now administer employee information and enter payroll easily from each hotel. These efficiencies help us meet payroll deadlines easier and reduce the cost and time spent collecting employee information and payroll data," said Kristine Tanaka, Controller at GuestHouse Inns. "Payroll Online uniquely provides user friendly technology, exceptional service, and cost savings which enables GuestHouse Inns to confidently outsource our payroll, tax and HR services."

Under the terms of the customer agreement, Payroll Online will provide GuestHouse Inns with ongoing payroll processing, tax, and HR administration services through its Employer Services Network(TM) (ESN(TM)) technology platform. ESN delivers integrated online payroll processing, tax-filing, time and attendance reporting, and human resource services in a secure, hosted environment." We are delighted to be working with GuestHouse Inns. As they continue to grow and expand their business we look forward to the opportunity to assist in meeting their business process outsourcing needs," said Paul Johnson, Vice President of Payroll Online.

About Payroll Online Corporation

Payroll Online is a privately held company providing business process outsourcing web-services to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Payroll Online's proprietary Employer Services Network (ESN) technology platform delivers integrated online payroll processing, tax-filing, time and attendance reporting, and human resource services in a secure, hosted environment. ESN self-service features bridge the organizational resource gaps in managing a dynamic workforce. Payroll Online's ESN web-services increase employee productivity and reduce employer administrative costs with the speed and convenience of the Internet.

GuestHouse Inns

GuestHouse Inns based in Milton, WA owns six hotels under their own brand, four as a franchisee under Guest House International and one as a franchisee of Choice Hotels International. GuestHouse Inns has hotels in Washington, Montana, Alaska and Colorado. The concept behind GuestHouse International(R) is simple: we treat travelers with the same warm hospitality that we would give a guest in our own house. And although each property is individually owned and operated under the quality guidelines of GuestHouse Inns International, each location is designed to reflect the personality of the locale. It is our unique approach to service -- and site selection -- that sets us apart from the typical "chain" hotel.

Employer Services Network and ESN are registered trademarks of Payroll Online Corporation.

Posted by Craig at October 8, 2003 07:06 PM