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Churchill Downs Incorporated · 15 hours ago

Senior Director, Payroll

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Churchill Downs Incorporated is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known for its live and historical racing entertainment venues. The Senior Director of Payroll is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, managing payroll operations, and providing strategic input for payroll issues.

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Responsibilities

Manage all functions of payroll operations ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and on time while identifying opportunities for process improvement, including coordination with Corporate and property Human Resource teams

Manage the performance of all direct reports. Hire, train and provide on-going development opportunities for payroll staff and serve as escalation point for complex payroll issues and inquiries

Partner with the Accounting Department to verify payroll accounts are reconciled properly and that all payments are reflected accurately on each employee’s record

Identify and establish auditing practices and procedures

Document and maintain internal controls over financial reporting for the payroll cycle for all locations

Process year round payroll, year-end reporting and systems reports as requested or needed

Manage vendor relationships to ensure service levels are met and oversee system integrations with SAP (i.e. ADP, Fidelity)

Qualification

Payroll systemsSAP/SuccessFactorsMulti-state taxationWageHour lawsPayroll complianceEquity compensationMS ExcelCommunication skillsDetail orientedOrganization skillsTime managementWork ethic

Required

Knowledge of wage and hour laws and multi-state taxation

Knowledge of payroll systems

Experience with equity compensation, executive compensation, 401(k) deferrals, deferred compensation plans, etc

Understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and labor laws

Strong MS Excel spreadsheet knowledge

Excellent communication skills including written and oral communications

Exceptionally detail oriented, professional attitude, strong organization and time management skills

Ability to be independent and thorough in examination and analysis

Commitment to the review, audit, and verification to ensure 100% accuracy for every payroll

Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate working relationships throughout the organization

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required

10 – 15 years of payroll experience

Minimum of 5 years' of multi-state payroll experience

At least 5 years of management experience

Preferred

Experience with SAP/SuccessFactors and Work Force Software timekeeping highly preferred

Benefits

Equity compensation

Executive compensation

401(k) deferrals

Deferred compensation plans

Company

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby.

Founded in 1875

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

5001-10000 employees