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Vail Resorts · 9 hours ago

Payroll Manager

Vail Resorts is dedicated to creating the Experience of a Lifetime for its employees and guests. The Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of payroll processing, payroll tax, and accounting across U.S. and Canadian entities, while also contributing to process improvement and policy development initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and enhance payroll systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions
Lead cross-functional initiatives to evaluate and upgrade payroll ERP functionality and case management tools
Participate in establishing the company’s payroll guidelines by advising management on needed actions and writing/updating policies and procedures
Provide subject matter expertise on payroll tax matters, including withholding, unemployment, and other employer tax obligations across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
Resolve tax discrepancies and respond to agency inquiries, audits, or notices in a timely and professional manner
Analyze and audit payroll results for compliance, accuracy, and reconciliation with finance systems
Lead internal team project work for continuous improvement while serving as a strategic contributor and SME on external team projects or enterprise-wide initiatives impacting payroll or accounting functions
Drive or support special/ad-hoc projects and process optimization initiatives as assigned by leadership
Act as SME and maintain relationships on payroll tax, accounting, and systems-related matters for internal teams including Benefits, Legal, HR Compliance, HRIS, Finance, and HR Business Partners
Manage, develop, coach direct reports by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Qualification

Payroll accountingTax compliancePayroll ERP systemsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 5+ of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state, multi-entity environment; experience with Canadian payroll is a plus
Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and SOX/internal controls
Experience with payroll ERP systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP) and case/ticket management platforms
Demonstrated success leading complex payroll projects or systems initiatives
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proficient to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans

Company

Vail Resorts

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Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Angela Korch
Chief Financial Officer
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