Payroll Assistant Manager

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.:We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.Click HERE to learn more about our Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships and more!WE LOVE OUR WORK.:This role is Remote / Hybrid flexible, ideally located close to the Las Vegas, NV or Wyomissing, PA areas.• Responsible for supervising staff and the overall daily management of the Corporate Payroll department(s).• Develops, implements and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.• Assists with creating effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.• Approves and assists with any escalated wages, overtime payments, and payroll deductions issues. Assist with Kronos System Maintenance and interfaces.• Assists with Shared Services HR and Payroll Help Desk Tickets.• Ensures payroll information is entered by team accurately and in a timely manner.• Addresses issues as they arise.• Makes recommendations for process improvements.• Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations are followed.• Investigates any FTO/PTO variances and collaborates with HR for verification of eligibility as needed.• Cancels and approves re-issuing of checks as needed.• Approves manual checks cut outside of normal pay cycles.• Oversees holiday time processing and approves eligibility.• Responsible for approving bi-weekly payroll after receipt and balancing is completed.• Investigates and solves variance issues.• Creates and generates ad hoc reporting as needed.• Partners with HR Team and Payroll Manager to ensure 401(k) processing is completed as required by company.• Assists with audits as required.• Responsible for operational and administrative compliance with regulations imposed by federal and state taxing authorities.• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.• Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.BRING US YOUR BEST.:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age or older and able to obtain and maintain a gaming license if deemed required by state jurisdiction at any time.• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) in Accounting or other related field; or two or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Must have previous supervisory experience.• Experience with multi-unit company preferred.• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).• Must be able to perform job duties of subordinate Team Members, when emergencies arise. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word).• Knowledge of UltiPro and ADP systems highly preferred but not required.• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.• Must have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Must have strong organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES• This job will have supervisory responsibilities.• Responsible for staff development and training programs.• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance.• Provides recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs.• Manages work procedures and expedites workflow.• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.:We’ve grown to become the most innovative omnichannel provider of entertainment experiences, thanks to our 12 retail brands representing 43 destinations across North America, online gaming via Barstool Sportsbook and theScore |BET.Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.We're changing entertainment. Follow us.Equal Opportunity EmployerSTARTING SALARY: Starting from $65,000 annually, based on experience