Payroll Coordinator

Herschend Family Entertainment Co.; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Herschend Family Entertainment Co. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage accurate, timely processing of multi-state payroll for properties in a high-volume environment.

The role requires ensuring hours, deductions, and pay are correct while adhering to legal requirements and company policies. You will support payroll timelines, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with property management to balance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 year of payroll experience using computerized payroll and general ledger systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for Herschend Family Entertainment properties ensuring timely and accurate pay.
• Ensure hours worked are approved and reported properly for properties.
• Enter payroll deductions and other pay information accurately.
• Handle garnishments and earnings verifications in compliance with laws and company policy.
• Process payroll information in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policy.
• Distribute weekly and bi-weekly labor reports to property management.

Tools

UKG Pro

KRONOS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 45 family entertainment brands, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide.

While each of our family brands offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our 22,000 passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

ThePayroll Coordinatoris responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll for Herschend properties in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly payroll for Herschend Family Entertainment properties ensuring that employees are paid properly and timely.
• Ensure hours worked are approved and reported properly for Herschend Family Entertainment properties.
• Ensure information related to payroll deductions and other pay is entered accurately.
• Handle employee garnishments and earnings verifications in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with legal requirements and Company policy.
• Process all payroll related information in compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policy.
• Balance customer service to employees and property management with efficiency of operation.
• Work with and through others to obtain compliance with payroll timelines and procedures.
• Ensure the timeliness of payroll for Herschend Family Entertainment properties.
• Ensure payroll records are retained in an efficient organized manner in accordance with legal requirements and Company record retention policy.
• Distribute weekly and bi-weekly labor reports to Herschend Family Entertainment property management.
• Ensure detail of assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled to the general ledger each period.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of employee information.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 1 year of payroll experience using computerized payroll and general ledger systems

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience with UKG Pro preferred
• Experience with labor reporting systems (KRONOS) preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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