Payroll & Reward Specialist

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

Our Payroll & Reward Specialist will be a key member of our global payroll team and along with them will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of U.S. payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll practices and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, supporting employees across multiple states. Our Payroll & Reward Specialist partners closely with various stakeholders to maintain payroll integrity, resolve discrepancies, and deliver a high standard of service to our team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end U.S. payroll cycles using ADP Workforce Now

• Ensure compliance with all U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax withholding, wage and hour regulations, and garnishments

• Maintain and audit employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and benefits deductions

• Manage multi-state payroll processing and related tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations

• Administer payroll-related activities such as off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and year-end processing (W-2s)

• Reconcile payroll reports, taxes, and general ledger entries

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve system or processing issues

• Support internal and external payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system usage

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist with in-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll

• Strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (payroll processing, reporting, and troubleshooting)

• Solid understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations, multi-state payroll, and compliance requirements

• Experience handling benefits deductions, garnishments, and statutory payments

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

• Effective communication skills and a customer-service mindset

• Knowledge of payroll integrations with HRIS, time & attendance, or benefits platforms

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Flexible vacation allowance

• A hybrid / remote working environment 

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunities employer)