Senior Payroll Administrator - Corporate Las Vegas

The Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for Tao Group Hospitality's multi-state workforce. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations and partners closely with Payroll Leadership, People Practices (HR), Accounting, Finance, Operations, and venue management to ensure payroll data integrity, regulatory compliance, and exceptional internal customer service.

The Senior Payroll Administrator performs complex payroll processing activities, researches and resolves payroll discrepancies, administers payroll adjustments, conducts payroll audits, and supports payroll system enhancements and process improvement initiatives. This position also provides guidance and mentorship to Payroll Administrators, assists with training, and contributes to departmental projects that improve operational efficiency and the employee payroll experience.

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness in every interaction.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal employees, managers, and business partners.
• Build collaborative relationships across all departments.
• Uphold Tao Group Hospitality's Core Values while maintaining a positive and solution-oriented approach.
• Maintain a safe work environment through responsible work practices.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Promote the safety and well-being of fellow employees and guests.
• Process multi-state payroll accurately and timely within established payroll deadlines.
• Review, audit, and validate payroll transactions before processing.
• Process payroll imports, electronic batch uploads, and system integrations including:
  • Event Pay
  • Commissions
  • Bonuses
  • Credit Card Tips
  • Cash Tips
  • Promoter Payments
  • Group Sales Incentives
• Process supplemental and one-time payments including:
  • Final pay
  • Severance
  • Retroactive adjustments
  • Bonus payments
  • Lump-sum payments
  • Off-cycle payrolls
• Calculate retroactive pay adjustments for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Process overtime adjustments and earnings corrections.
• Process payroll corrections including:
  • Manual checks
  • Stop payments
  • Voids
  • Reissues
  • Wage adjustments
  • PTO/Vacation payouts
• Coordinate payroll changes with the company's payroll provider.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Monitor compliance with wage garnishments, tax withholding, minimum wage, overtime, tip reporting, and applicable payroll regulations.
• Partner with Payroll Accounting regarding tax updates, jurisdiction changes, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing including:
  • W-2 processing
  • Year-end balancing
  • Payroll reconciliations
  • Union reporting
  • Government reporting requirements
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Perform comprehensive pre-processing and post-processing payroll audits.
• Audit electronic timecards to ensure:
  • Accuracy
  • Manager approvals
  • Proper pay period assignment
  • Compliance with company policy
• Review payroll exception reports and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll transmission.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across all systems.
• Verify payroll imports and interface files prior to upload.
• Serve as a primary resource for payroll-related questions from employees and management.
• Research and resolve payroll issues accurately and within established service standards.
• Communicate professionally through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Partner with venue management to resolve payroll discrepancies in accordance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
• Assist with payroll chec