Assistant Payroll Manager

Assistant Payroll Manager 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Franklin, KY 42135 The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs 35 reviews

BIG BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE MINT

Weekly Pay Competitive Medical Benefits Fully Paid Dental and Vision Insurance Fully Paid Company Life Insurance 401K with Company Match FSA/HSA We have BIG FUN!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Payroll Manager supports the administration and execution of payroll operations across multiple Kentucky properties. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a multi-location workforce. It serves as a key liaison between the Payroll Manager, HR teams, and Finance, providing oversight, auditing, and process consistency while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Payroll Manager in verifying approved timecards, pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records. Process Team Member payroll and ensuring accuracy of statements of earnings and deductions. Assist Payroll Manager in preparation of any period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements. Maintain knowledge of changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process. Provide information to Team Members and Managers on payroll matters, tax issues, and discrepancies in pay issued. Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them as needed. Compile, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of company 401K plan. Monitor payroll workflows to ensure standardization and consistency. Maintain and update weekly payroll to include incentive bonus programs. Assists with internal and external payroll audits. Review wages reported/computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll. Prepare manual checks as needed. Respond to federal and state agencies regarding wage garnishments and verifications of employment wage statement requests and comply with record keeping requirements. General understanding of Kentucky Wage and Hours laws. Assist with system implementations, updates, or transitions. Support Finance leadership with payroll-related data and tasks as required. Assist Payroll Manager with any additional duties assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required. Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred. Payroll processing experience, required. Payroll/HRIS software(s) knowledge required. UKG experience, preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks. Internal candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as provided in the Transfer and Promotion policy. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license. The Mint Gaming Hall an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law