Assistant Director - Payroll

The Assistant Director of Payroll is responsible for directing the activities of the respective staff members. Develops and controls all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization's payroll processing objectives, including relationships with internal and external auditors and state and federal agencies. Develop corporate payroll strategy, planning, and communications, and ensure proper controls are implemented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversee all payroll processes and procedures including payroll assignments and manages disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, tip compliance, and taxes to employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
• Review and analyze current payroll processes; design short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations leading to best practices in all aspects of the payroll process
• Provide thought leadership, training, and mentorship to direct reports and others across functional areas. Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders across the organization, communicating strategy, issues, and changes.
• Oversee timely and accurate tax reporting, union health and welfare benefit system calculations, and funding
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives
• Oversee all aspects of the year-end processing and W-2 preparation
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

• Experience in management and administration of staff and policy
• preferably in the entertainment industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Windows Office, Microsoft Office, (especially Excel)
• Ability to understand, navigate and execute payroll across any software
• Prior system conversion and upgrade experience
• Ability to interpret Union Contracts
• Must have strong leadership, management, and critical thinking skills
• Excellence in communication, change management, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Must have a high level of integrity and confidentiality with strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop, outline, interpret and implement new policies and controls, including Standard Operating Procedures, Business correspondence.
• Strong technology and process improvement background.
• Must possess decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to direct others, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.