Senior Payroll Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Processes payroll termination paperwork and prepares final pay and on-demand payroll checks.
• Processes biweekly payroll checks for all assigned company entities, including Monarch Black Hawk.
• Reviews, audits, and processes payroll-related employee data, including new hires, rehires, terminations, direct deposit information, record changes, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Prepares and processes payroll check deductions, including uniforms, nylons, name badges, ID cards, and other approved deductions.
• Performs all Time and Attendance payroll processes in the Payroll Assistant’s absence.
• Processes payroll-related check requests and prepares documentation for Accounts Payable, as needed.
• Pays weekly dealer toke paperwork for payroll payment.
• Prepares room service and banquet tip information and completes final payroll input.
• Prepares biweekly labor distribution reports and other payroll-related reports for management review.
• Reviews payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to final processing.

Tips, Tokes, and Labor Reporting

• Prepares, balances, and processes weekly dealer toke paperwork for payroll payment.
• Prepares room service and banquet tip information and completes final payroll input.
• Prepares biweekly labor distribution reports and other payroll-related reports for management review.
• Reviews payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to final processing.

Compliance, Reporting, and External Requests

• Provides monthly payroll information to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Maintains payroll records and documentation in accordance with company retention and confidentiality standards.

Fosters a Team Working Environment And An Environment That Is Focused On Team Member Recognition And Appreciation

• Offers comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage).
• Offers a 401K retirement savings plan with a discretionary match.
• Offers an education tuition reimbursement program and scholarship opportunities.
• Provides paid vacation, holiday pay, recreation/fitness discounts, and weekly resort prizes.
• Supports career development and training workshops.
• Completes employee welfare form requests, Social Security form requests, wage verifications, employment-related information requests, and similar documentation.
• Aids in biweekly payroll tax preparation, as needed.
• Supports benefits and leave of absence paperwork processing and tracking.
• Works closely with Human Resources benefits representatives to ensure payroll-related benefit and leave information is accurate and timely.

Payroll Controls, Auditing, and System Support

• Serves as the primary backup resource to the Corporate Payroll Manager for all company payroll operations.
• Develops, maintains, and runs payroll queries to identify potential errors, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or irregularities.
• Produces regular audit reports to monitor payroll accuracy and support proactive issue resolution.
• Processes and audits new hire and rehire information to ensure accuracy of system input and employee file documentation.
• Processes and audits record changes entered by Human Resources.
• Executes payroll uploads, downloads, file transfers, and other required system processes.
• Recommends improvements to payroll procedures, controls, and reporting processes.