Director Rewards

We provide regulated electronic gaming machines and amusement devices in customized, inviting spaces and then support the partnership with best-in‑class service, marketing, and dedicated relationship management to continue to improve business results. With a strong culture of compliance, Accel is the largest distributed gaming operator, committed to helping its local business partners succeed. We provide video gaming terminals, redemption terminals and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.)

to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country.

The Sr. Director, Total Rewards is responsible for leading comprehensive Benefits, Compensation, HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Payroll services, with a focus on compliance, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role directs the design, implementation, and administration of operational processes used to deliver HR programs and projects. This role partners closely with senior leadership, Finance, IT, internal HR teams, and external vendors to deliver solutions that attract, retain and engage top talent.

• Lead and execute with excellence on HR services including Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Payroll.
• Direct the administration of employee benefits programs including health and welfare plans, 401(k), worker’s compensation, leave management, and wellness initiatives.
• Partner with our broker and other leaders to ensure employee benefit programs are aligned with Company strategy.
• Lead the compensation and incentives strategy; develop and manage guidelines and processes for the Company.
• Ensure benefits processes for open enrollment, new hire onboarding, life events, and offboarding are seamless and documented.
• Manage HR vendors and ensure accurate transmission of data to third parties.
• Own HR and Payroll compliance (SOX controls, ACA, ERISA notices, 5500 completions, OSHA Reporting, W-2s, payroll tax filings, etc.) Ensure reporting and filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Drive the HR technology strategy to ensure alignment with the broader HR and business roadmap.
• Recommend and implement solutions that enhance the delivery of HR services, elevate the employee experience, and enable data‑informed talent decisions.
• Develop scalable methodologies and tools to optimize HR operations and streamline core processes.
• Provide reporting and analytics to leaders and internal partners.
• Lead the optimization and ongoing management of the HRIS (Workday) to ensure it meets organizational needs.
• Oversee payroll with a focus on role definition, documenting procedures and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policies.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with HR regulations, including discrimination, safety and labor laws, pay equity, and data security initiatives.
• Create, audit and maintain job descriptions.
• Stay up to date with wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and HR staff to identify the needed improvements and enhancements to existing information services and databases; recommend and implement solutions.
• Provide training and support to Human Resources team members on Workday processes and reporting.
• Provide tools and training to managers and employees on Workday functionality.
• Lead / participate in HR projects and implementations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years in Total Rewards required
• 2+ years of managing HRIS and Payroll experience preferred
• Prior experience using Workday required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• High integrity, confidentiality, fairness, ethics, and good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Detail‑oriented with excellent people skills; able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Professional, confidential and tactful interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Typical office environment
• Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods
• Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate

• PTO / Wellness Days / Floating Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance
• STD / LTD
• Legal /  Insurance
• FSA (Health Care, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose) / HSA