Senior Payroll Manager

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy, the sports and entertainment hospitality leader, seeks a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for United Center employees in a unionized environment, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing and risk management.

You will partner with Operations, HR, Finance, Home Office and Compass Headquarters to apply collective bargaining agreements and federal/state laws, while guiding managers on payroll compliance and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of payroll management experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, wage & hour regulations, & collective bargaining agreements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, high-volume payrolls.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with union representatives, managers, & leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for large-scale hourly union & non-union employees.
• Ensure payroll accuracy related to union contracts, including wages, overtime, premiums, differentials, benefits contributions, & dues.
• Interpret & apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll practices & resolve payroll-related labor questions.
• Oversee timekeeping systems, audits, corrections, & approvals in partnership with operations leadership.
• Process payroll deductions, adjustments, retroactive pay, bonuses, garnishments, verifications of employment & employment status changes.
• Prepare & reconcile payroll reports; partner with Finance on labor reporting & budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, Illinois labor laws, & internal payroll controls.
• Guidance to managers on labor, timekeeping & payroll compliance
• Serve as a point of contact for employees & managers regarding payroll, pay discrepancies, & compensation questions.
• Support workplace injury reporting, including coordinating documentation & communication with HR, Operations managers, Home Office & Compass Risk Management.
• Assist in tracking injury-related payroll impacts such as missed shifts & modified duty.
• Support reasonable suspicion processes related to potential on-the-job impairment, including documentation coordination & compliance with company policy & union agreements.
• Partner with location Loss Prevention Coordinators, HR, Operations & Compass Risk Management team to ensure consistent handling, documentation related to injury & reasonable suspicion situations.

Skills

Payroll management

Union payroll experience

Timekeeping

Labor compliance

FLSA compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Accounting or related field

Job description

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll & labor compliance within the United Center operation.

Work Schedule

• Flexible work schedule required based on event activity, payroll processing deadlines, & business needs.
• Monday–Friday Event Days:Typical schedule is from approximately 9:00 AM through employee check-in typically 5:30 PM.
• Payroll Close Weekend:Expected to work a half-day shift on either Saturday or Sunday during payroll close periods.
• Schedule may vary based on payroll deadlines, operational needs, & special events at the United Center.

Job Summary

The Sr Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations for Levy employees at the United Center, within a unionized environment. This role ensures accurate, timely, & compliant payroll processing & risk management related to workplace injuries & labor compliance. The Senior Payroll Manager partners closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Home Office & Compass Headquarters to maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements, federal & state labor laws, & company policies.

• Manage payroll processing for large-scale hourly union & non-union employees.
• Ensure payroll accuracy related to union contracts, including wages, overtime, premiums, differentials, benefits contributions, & dues.
• Interpret & apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll practices & resolve payroll-related labor questions.
• Oversee timekeeping systems, audits, corrections, & approvals in partnership with operations leadership.
• Process payroll deductions, adjustments, retroactive pay, bonuses, garnishments, verifications of employment & employment status changes.
• Prepare & reconcile payroll reports; partner with Finance on labor reporting & budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, Illinois labor laws, & internal payroll controls.
• Guidance to managers on labor, timekeeping & payroll compliance
• Serve as a point of contact for employees & managers regarding payroll, pay discrepancies, & compensation questions.
• Support workplace injury reporting, including coordinating documentation & communication with HR, Operations managers, Home Office & Compass Risk Management.
• Assist in tracking injury-related payroll impacts such as missed shifts & modified duty.
• Support reasonable suspicion processes related to potential on-the-job impairment, including documentation coordination & compliance with company policy & union agreements.
• Partner with location Loss Prevention Coordinators, HR, Operations & Compass Risk Management team to ensure consistent handling, documentation related to injury & reasonable suspicion situations.

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate payroll practices for efficiency, accuracy, & compliance.
• Train on payroll policies, union pay rules, & timekeeping best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll management experience required, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, wage & hour regulations, & collective bargaining agreements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, high-volume payrolls.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with union representatives, managers, & leadership.

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable acc accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.