Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator role at Herschend Family Entertainment

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family‑held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose:
Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®, the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi‑state payroll for Herschend properties in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• Process bi‑weekly payroll for Herschend Family Entertainment properties ensuring that employees are paid properly and timely.
• Ensure hours worked are approved and reported properly for Herschend Family Entertainment properties.
• Ensure information related to payroll deductions and other pay is entered accurately.
• Handle employee garnishments and earnings verifications in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with legal requirements and Company policy.
• Process all payroll related information in compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policy.
• Balance customer service to employees and property management with efficiency of operation.
• Work with and through others to obtain compliance with payroll timelines and procedures.
• Ensure the timeliness of payroll for Herschend Family Entertainment properties.
• Ensure payroll records are retained in an efficient organized manner in accordance with legal requirements and Company record retention policy.
• Distribute weekly and bi‑weekly labor reports to Herschend Family Entertainment property management.
• Ensure detail of assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled to the general ledger each period.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of employee information.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• 1 year of payroll experience using computerized payroll and general ledger systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with UKG Pro preferred.
• Experience with labor reporting systems (KRONOS) preferred.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Entertainment

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