About Puttshack:

Puttshack is an innovative social entertainment concept, combining the world's only high-tech mini golf experience with a high-quality, chef inspired global food menu and bespoke beverage offering to deliver a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. Based in Chicago with offices in London, Puttshack is in the process of rolling out across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Our Purpose: To bring everyone in to play.

Our Vision: To be the universal answer to the question 'Where should we get together?'

Our Mission: To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience.

Our Values:

• Bring your 'A' game. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Lead the Way Our associates embrace and are inspired by change.
• Own the Fun We revel in our guests' enjoyment.
• Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, leveraging innovative technology that creates the ultimate one-of-kind guest experience and best in class restaurant and bar operations. The US Payroll Manager based out of the Central Office works closely and consultatively with finance, operations, and human resources. The role works independently and will report to the US Accounting Manager with frequent interactions with the US VP of Human Resources, venue operations teams, and the rest of the finance team. Effective communication and partnerships with all levels of the organization is essential.

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports to: US Accounting Manager

What you'll do:

• Lead full cycle weekly (venue hourly), bi-weekly (venue salaried), and semi-monthly (corporate) payroll processing for US multi-state associates
• Develop, oversee and supervise the organization's payroll function, ensuring all payroll transactions are processed on time, with accuracy and compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Manage effective relationships with third-party payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all associates
• Review quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including W-2s and 1095-Cs
• Proactively respond to tax notices, wage orders, and other governmental notices in partnership with third-party payroll vendors
• Develop and enforce payroll policies and procedures to maintain a strong internal control environment
• Collaborate with the human resources team to maintain and ensure the integrity of associate data
• Oversee processing of all payroll updates (e.g., new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades
• Make ongoing recommendations to improve processes and internal controls as necessary
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and local, state and federal rules and laws on payroll taxes
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Ad hoc requests as needed throughout the year

Who you are:

• 2+ years' experience of fully cycle, multi-unit, ideally hospitality, experience with organizations operating in multiple states
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or equivalent experience

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, diverse work environment
• Proficient organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to meet demanding, evolving, and overlapping deadlines
• Proficiency in use of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred

What's in it for you:

• Paid PTO
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 50% off Food & Beverage
• Free Mini Golf
• Paid Parental Leave

At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Puttshack also takes steps to prevent retaliation and create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Associates, Guests, and Vendors.