Payroll Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Assistant Payroll Manager

• Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

Oversees the approval of and preparation of payroll data for union and non-union employees for the biweekly multi-state payroll for 29 properties and 13,000+ employees. Oversees the daily workflow of the department’s 10 payroll Administrators. Solely Responsible for union reporting for 5 different unions. Facilitate & implement payroll processing, special payrolls, and act as payroll back up as needed. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws and payroll tax requirements. Resolve payroll, wage and tax inquiries with a high degree of quality and accuracy. Establishes appropriate audits and checks and balances to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy with internal controls. Assist with quarterly tax filing, Yearend, & W2 processing reconciliations as needed. Communicates actively with HR and other functions to reconcile data sharing and integrity. Ensures systems are set-up and updated to reflect the current employee base including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time. Liaison with cross functional departments for testing and implementation of programs/benefits. Oversees the resolution of complex payroll issues and offers assistance and expertise. Interfaces with internal and external auditors, union and workers compensation audit. Recruits, interviews, hires, and assists in training new staff in the department. Develop standard operating processes, streamline processes. Show less

Payroll Supervisor Multi Property

• Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

Manage and guarantee weekly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes to 2000+ employees located at three gaming properties.Reconcile and analyze payroll tax deposits, quarterly & annual tax filing statements, and wage activity transmitted and filed by ADP Tax Services on behalf of payroll. Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises, etc.)Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.Supervise and coach a team of 3 payroll specialists.Liaise with auditors and manage payroll union audits.Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams.Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions. Show less

Multi Property Payroll Specialist

• Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

Prepare and balance biweekly payroll for 1000+ union & non union employees.Administer garnishment process and payments.Solely Responsible for union reporting for 5 different unions nearly 700+ employees.Audit HR employee set-ups for data integrity.

Payroll Generalist

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2018

Pay and file payroll taxes for 6 companies in 15 different states for 6000+ union & non union employees. Pay and file quarterly unemployment taxes. Reconcile payroll accounts and post to General Ledger. Compile statistical reports utilizing reporting systems and intermediate to advanced excel skills. Set up new tax accounts and research tax law to ensure company compliance. Assist manager with process improvement within the department. Processed and monitored nearly 450 garnishments. Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations and laws. Tested patches in the system related to garnishments. Implemented procedural changes to improve workflow and efficiency of the garnishment process. Show less

Payroll Clerk

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

Prepared and balanced payroll for nearly 500 union & non union employees. Administered garnishments. Streamlined the Unclaimed Check due diligence process. Audit HR employee set-ups for data integrity. Prepared and balanced payroll for nearly 500 union & non union employees. Administered garnishments. Streamlined the Unclaimed Check due diligence process. Audit HR employee set-ups for data integrity.