Payroll Administrator

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Wolf Resorts is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 12,000+ Pack Members across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and on-time pay. You will import timekeeping, balance adjustments, collaborate with HR and Finance, resolve discrepancies, prepare payroll journals, and support audits, while upholding confidentiality and service excellence.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with UKG/Ultipro is preferred, and flexibility to meet payroll

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate multi-state, full-cycle payroll processing.
• Importing and balancing timekeeping information and adjustments.
• Review timesheets and communicate with directors for approvals.
• Work with lodge HR and Finance teams; resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Process payroll journal entries, wage attachments, and tax documents.
• Provide ad hoc reports and assist audits and inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and improve processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state

Data entry

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility

Tools

UKG/Ultipro

Job description

Summary: The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all Pack Members within the organization are paid accurately and on time. This includes full-cycle payroll processing for over 12,000 employees across multiple states, as well as maintaining and updating payroll procedures.Responsibilities:Responsible for timely, accurate multi-state, full-cycle payroll processing for assigned lodgesAccountable for importing and balancing timekeeping information and adjustmentsCommunicate with department directors on timekeeping edits and approvals - reviews timesheets on an ongoing basis to ensure timely completion of payroll processingWork closely with lodge Human Resources and Finance teamsResearch and resolve payroll discrepanciesProcess payroll journal entry file, wage attachments, and tax documentsProvide ad hoc reports as requestedAccept cross training duties with payroll teamAssist with preparing and providing information for audits and auditor inquiriesPerform additional duties as assigned by managementProtects organization's value by keeping information confidentialContinuously improve, appropriately document, and effectively follow work processesRequired Qualifications:3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environmentDemonstrated ability to execute accurate data entry in a high volume, fast paced and changing environmentStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrityStrong customer service mindset and attitudeDemonstrated intermediate Excel skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong work ethic and desire for advancing the organizationAbility and willingness to work flexible work hours to ensure payroll deadlines are metPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Ultimate Software (UKG/Ultipro)Familiarity with workforce/labor management systemsStrong team-oriented, collaborative mindsetOpen and direct communication styleEstimated Salary Range:$30 - $34/hr (This is an hourly, non-exempt position)An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.