Corporate Payroll Administrator

About the Role

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Corporate Payroll Administrator to support a fast-moving entertainment business that operates across multiple jurisdictions. The role centers on accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll processing for several companies, including union settings, while working with systems such as Kronos and Ultimate Software.

The company emphasizes a lively workplace, team diversity, career development, and access to growth-oriented resources such as benefits, retirement plans, company perks, advancement programs, and scholarship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Run bi-weekly payroll across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Check timecards, approvals, and payroll inputs, then identify and correct mismatches or errors.
• Apply property-specific compensation rules, including tip-related calculations and pay adjustments.
• Partner with HR to keep employee records current for hires, exits, transfers, and compensation changes.
• Organize payroll records and provide support for internal and external audits.
• Help process garnishments and work with tax and legal teams when needed.
• Support special payroll runs such as bonuses and year-end corrections.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close activities.
• Contribute to special assignments from the Payroll Assistant Manager.
• Handle complex payroll tasks independently, using sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with UltiPro and Kronos is beneficial, though not mandatory.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices, including multi-state processing and federal/state employment rules.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
• Comfort working with others while protecting sensitive information.
• An associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience/training, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Benefits and Perks

The employer highlights access to Day 1 benefits, a 401(k) program, company perks, career opportunities, advancement programs, and scholarships.

Additional Information

This is an equal opportunity employer role. The starting pay is $22 to $23 per hour.

The organization positions itself as an omnichannel entertainment company with 12 retail brands across 43 destinations in North America, plus online gaming through theScore | BET. It also notes a commitment to diversity and sustainability for team members, communities, vendors, and the environment.

Applicants should be prepared to work in a dynamic environment where pace, collaboration, and confidentiality are important.