Specialist - Payroll

Specialist – Payroll

The primary responsibility of the Specialist – Payroll is to verify, maintain, and audit the payroll and time & attendance information in order to accurately process payroll checks. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Venetian Resort's policies, practices, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process and balance payroll cycles, including but not limited to entering miscellaneous incomes, deductions, and adjustments.
• Work with departments and Team Members to maintain information in the payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Collaborate with management and Team Members to resolve payroll and time & attendance concerns.
• Possess skills to expedite clerical processing, evaluate information, enter data, and implement or act based upon information.
• Verify data entry in both payroll and time & attendance systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as The Venetian Resort's policies and procedures.
• Process garnishments, IRS levies and child support orders in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Compile data, summarize results, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate, deliver, retrieve, and sort incoming and outgoing mail.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct mathematical calculations to determine actions to be taken or records to be affected.
• Investigate and calculate complex pay scenarios.
• Fulfill information requests per confidentiality guidelines.
• Classify, store, retrieve, and update information of all varieties.
• Adhere to standard naming conventions and record retention guidelines for hard copy files, electronic records, correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other information and/or records.
• Dispose of obsolete files in accordance with established retirement schedule or legal requirements.
• Effectively operate office equipment including but not limited to fax machines, photocopiers, computers, and microfilming machines.
• Complete assigned tasks according to established guidelines or procedures.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company's standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• Experience on a payroll system and/or time & attendance system preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in ten-key by touch, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of multi-employer, multi-state payroll processing, general ledger posting, employment/payroll laws and regulations and payroll tax returns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Lift or carry 10 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.