Payroll Manager

Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch, MN 55089, USA Description Starting salary: $79,040 annually

SUMMARY

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 Occasionally overtime may be required Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Treasure Island Hotel and Casino