Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering assigned tasks, ensuring accurate and timely payments of bi-weekly and off-cycle bonus payrolls. This includes verifying the accuracy of payroll calculations, tracking employee deductions, paid time off (PTO), tax withholding, and other payroll data.  Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system.

• Perform all duties necessary to process multi-state biweekly, salary and hourly, payroll, commission payments, bonus payments, special payments, and taxable fringe benefits.

• Audit employee data imported from the HRIS system into ADP, review errors and exceptions, and correct as needed.

• Prepare special payments, complex pay, and payroll deduction calculations, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations.

• Assist employees and business partners with inquiries, concerns, or requests regarding payroll.  This includes properly applying technical knowledge and skills, communicating, and listening effectively.

• Set up new state, city, and county jurisdictions in ADP as needed.

• Prepare and process paid time off (PTO) adjustments as needed.

• Prepare and process stop payments, void checks, direct deposit reversals, and overpayment collections in accordance with company, federal, and state regulations.

• Serve as subject matter expert and trainer for time entry in the time and attendance module or system for all hourly employees.

• Manage the required Payroll taxes associated with state regulations (if required)

• Prepare post-payroll reports, submit vendor check requests, and process garnishments as necessary.

• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of US payroll processing experience

• Canada payroll processing experience preferred

• Strong technical and hands-on experience with payroll

• Experience in multi-state, multi-jurisdictional payrolls

• Familiarity with outside sourcing

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines

• High ability to be adaptable and flexible

• The candidate will preferably have strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of payroll-related federal, state, and local regulations and payroll requirements

• Excellent judgement, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• High degree of professionalism and solid ability in delivering high-quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships

• Detailed orientated and can maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Pay Range

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.