Payroll Specialist

Property Description:

Kemper Sports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and results. We manage and operate a broad portfolio of golf courses, private clubs, sports complexes, and destination resorts across the country.

Responsible for multi-state payroll processing utilizing our UKG payroll system provider. Deliver timely, accurate processing while providing service-oriented direct contact with associates, managers and colleagues. Administration includes data entry, coordination with electronic time & attendance recordkeeping system (WFM), and monitoring compliance to applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Performs tasks to establish and maintain payroll records including entry of new hires and terminations into the payroll system.
• Processes all special and recurring payments, deductions, time-entry, and other periodic edits to the payroll system.
• Checks and audits electronic timekeeping records for compliance with established standards.
• Pro-actively anticipates payroll-related issues and follows up with managers, HR and Finance colleagues for submission of necessary information to fulfill payment of wages, commissions, bonuses, etc. in a manner that meets or exceeds associate expectations.
• Assists with resolution of Manager and associate questions and problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist associates with use of self-service system to access electronic pay stubs, direct deposit changes, address changes, changes to exemptions claimed and electronic time and attendance system. Maintains data integrity of timesheet "approvers".
• Carefully reviews system-generated audit reports to ensure explanation for all special payments and compensation. Works with Benefits Administrator to review all benefit deduction changes prior to transmitting of payrolls, as needed.
• Submits inquiries from federal, state and local tax jurisdictions to outsourced tax administration service. Tracks vendor's resolution of outstanding items. Maintains records of inquiries by jurisdiction and seeks to avoid penalties and abatement where appropriate. Notifies Manager of need for application to new state/local taxing jurisdictions.
• Processes all garnishments/levies ensuring timely start/stop and appropriate notification to affected associates.
• Advise Manager regarding activities and developments affecting associates and/or the department. Recommend improvements in payroll related policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots issues with outsourced employment verification and unemployment claims administration services. Responds to informational requests for payroll data as required.
• Ensures maintenance of record retention of HR/Benefit/Payroll information for all associates in all locations.
• Performs regular auditing of associate payroll information to insure proper setup and coding for taxes, deductions, etc.
• Works with internal and external payroll providers as needed.
• Processes third-party sick pay and other W-2 entries and calculates and creates W-2
  
  Cs as required.
• Assist with other duties and provide reporting and administrative support as required.
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by the payroll system to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information.
• The True Service philosophy should be visible in your actions on a daily basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Performs other duties as appropriate.

• CPP or FPC certification helpful but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll processing including handling complex federal, state, local and local tax with holdings.
• Experienced user of payroll software for payroll processing.

• Very good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Experience utilizing MS Word and MS Excel software to perform accounting, math, advanced calculations and utilize various accounting software as required.

Kemper Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources
• Industries
• Hospitality

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