Payroll Manager

Job description

*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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all casino employees using UKG Pro/WFM

Serve as hands-on, subject matter expert for UKG Pro/WFM and related modules, as applicable

Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and gaming commission regulations

Collaborate with HR to ensure accuracy of new hires, transfers, employee wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings

Collaborate with Finance to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, payroll funding, and tax withholding payments

Complete payroll reconciliations and generate payroll journal entries

Review and reconcile payroll tax reports, including W-2s, and quarterly filings

Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies with discretion and professionalism

Compile and create spreadsheets or reports for internal and external business partners

Prepare and file annual IRS Forms 8027

Prepare work papers for the annual 401k audit

Coordinate with IRS to maintain the Tip Rate Determination Agreement

Hire, schedule, train, delegate tasks, direct daily work activities to ensure adequate coverage, and inspect completed work for conformance to standards

Supervise and mentor payroll staff, ensure their professional growth and optimize team performance, evaluate staff and conduct performance reviews

Implement and maintain effective procedures, audits, and record-keeping systems to ensure efficiency, data accuracy, and accessibility

Manage relationships with payroll service providers and other external partners to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness

Collaborate with the I.T. department for payroll system changes and testing

Complete 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 field

5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the hospitality or gaming industry

Proven experience using UKG software (UKG Pro, WFM, or similar modules)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities

Preferred:

Experience in processing a weekly payroll for 1000+ employees

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

Skills

Required:

Ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly, and to cross-reference and cross-check numbers repeatedly and frequently

Effectively manage time and prioritization to ensure deadlines are met

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitor progress and complete assignments effectively and accurately

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking)

Ability to analyze data and identify reporting errors

Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

Leadership skills to direct the work of others

Abilities

Required:

Ability to work fast and efficiently

Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene

Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner

Ability to independently complete multiple tasks in a professional manner

Ability to serve both internal and external customers

REQUIRED TRAINING

Treasure Island guest service training

Payroll and Timekeeper systems training

Any position-related training as determined by division director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to sit for long periods of time with infrequent amounts of walking and standing

Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop infrequently

Must be able to reach and twist infrequently

Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects occasionally

Must have the ability to independently lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions

Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in administration building but may include going onto the gaming floor, which includes flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays

Extensive computer use

Occasionally overtime may be required

Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals

Worksite address

welch, MN, 55089, US

Who can apply

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