Payroll Manager

Salaried Position

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Payroll Manager, will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all Naskila Casino Team Members. The Payroll Manager is responsible for maintaining payroll compliance, managing tax obligations, overseeing garnishments, and withholding, and administering attendance and leave programs. This position works closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure all payroll functions adhere to company policies and payroll regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Payroll Processing: Oversee the preparation, calculation, and distribution of payroll for casino staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established schedules.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and remittance of payroll taxes.
• Payroll Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and casino industry regulations related to payroll and implement necessary changes to payroll processes and documentation.
• Garnishments and Withholdings: Manage all Team Member wage garnishments, child support orders, and other required withholdings, ensuring proper documentation and accurate processing.
• Attendance and Leave Administration: Administer Team Member attendance records, paid time off (PTO), and other leave programs according to company policy and legal requirements.
• Reporting and Auditing: Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports for management, auditors, and regulatory authorities, conduct periodic audits to ensure payroll data integrity and compliance.
• System Management: Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Team Member Support: Respond to Team Member inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and leave, providing timely and accurate information.
• Work with department Supervisors, Managers, and Directors in properly preparing their teams’ timecards, scheduling, and PTO for payroll processing.
• Provide financial management for assigned function areas including forecasting, budgeting, and goal setting, approving expenses & reporting.
• Manages the daily operations of the Naskila Casino’s 401k Retirement Plan, ensuring plans remain in compliance with current legal requirements.
• Ensures appropriate record-keeping in compliance with applicable laws and regulations: quarterly audits, reporting responsibilities for federal, local, state and Naskila Casino as directed.
• Manages the administration of data entry into the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) system and all related reporting requirements.
• Resolves administrative problems with the carrier representatives and benefits broker.
• Manages the administration of all leaves of absence (medical, personal, and administrative) for all Team Members assuring compliance with Naskila Casino policy.
• Present information at small or large meetings, departmental and executive meetings.
• Provide training and mentorship for Team Members.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of proven experience as a payroll manager in a high volume industry.
• Proven experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), payroll, and timekeeping software.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of some requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent computer skills, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

PREFERRED:

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in the gaming or hospitality industry, tribal gaming a plus.
• Experience in an accounting role.
• CPP, SHRM, or CEBS Certifications.