Overview

Please note: a resume is required for this position Starting salary: $93,600 annually SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely compensation for a diverse workforce, including hourly, salaried, and tipped employees. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and tribal laws. Provide supervision, direction, and support to payroll team members. Responsible for a high level of guest service as described in your department's guest service standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManage end-to-end payroll processing for all casino employees using UKG Pro/WFMServe as hands-on, subject matter expert for UKG Pro/WFM and related modules, as applicableEnsure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and gaming commission regulationsCollaborate with HR to ensure accuracy of new hires, transfers, employee wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdingsCollaborate with Finance to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, payroll funding, and tax withholding paymentsComplete payroll reconciliations and generate payroll journal entriesReview and reconcile payroll tax reports, including W-2s, and quarterly filingsRespond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies with discretion and professionalismCompile and create spreadsheets or reports for internal and external business partnersPrepare and file annual IRS Forms 8027Prepare work papers for the annual 401k auditCoordinate with IRS to maintain the Tip Rate Determination AgreementHire, schedule, train, delegate tasks, direct daily work activities to ensure adequate coverage, and inspect completed work for conformance to standardsSupervise and mentor payroll staff, ensure their professional growth and optimize team performance, evaluate staff and conduct performance reviewsImplement and maintain effective procedures, audits, and record-keeping systems to ensure efficiency, data accuracy, and accessibilityManage relationships with payroll service providers and other external partners to ensure service quality and cost effectivenessCollaborate with the I.T. department for payroll system changes and testingComplete special projects as requested, and perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge and Certification Required:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, H/R, or related field5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the hospitality or gaming industryProven experience using UKG software (UKG Pro, WFM, or similar modules)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting toolsExcellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities Preferred:Experience in processing a weekly payroll for 1000+ employeesCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation Skills Required:Ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly, and to cross-reference and cross-check numbers repeatedly and frequentlyEffectively manage time and prioritization to ensure deadlines are metDemonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitor progress and complete assignments effectively and accuratelyDemonstrate initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking)Ability to analyze data and identify reporting errorsHighly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesStrong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and WindowsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Preferred:Leadership skills to direct the work of others Abilities Required:Ability to work fast and efficientlyAbility to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygieneAbility to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to independently complete multiple tasks in a professional mannerAbility to serve both internal and external customers REQUIRED TRAININGTreasure Island guest service trainingPay