DraftKings
Regulated gaming
PayrollCoordinator
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“Payroll Coordinator at DraftKings. Skills: Payroll processing, Data accuracy, Compliance. Support processing biweekly U.S. payroll. Assist with semi-monthly Canadian payroll”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Reconcile payroll discrepancies
May be required to obtain a gaming license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field, At least 1 year of experience supporting payroll processing in a high-volume environment, Foundational knowledge of payroll taxation and compliance requirements, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Nice to Have
Experience working with payroll systems, with exposure to Workday Payroll preferred, Experience supporting Canadian payroll is a plus
What You'll Do.
Support processing biweekly U.S. payroll
Assist with semi-monthly Canadian payroll
Review and audit payroll data
Reconcile payroll discrepancies
Administer payroll components
Assist with off-cycle payroll processing
Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Partner with People Team
Support year-end activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Payroll Team; Partner with the People Team, Benefits, and Finance
Full Job Description
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. ## The Crown Is Yours As a Payroll Coordinator, you’ll support the execution of accurate and timely payroll operations across a multi-entity environment. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Team and cross-functional partners to help process U.S. and Canadian payroll, maintain data accuracy, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. In this role, you’ll contribute to core payroll activities, assist with issue resolution, and support ongoing process improvements as the business continues to grow. ## What you’ll do as a Payroll Coordinator * Support the processing of biweekly, multi-state U.S. payroll for approximately 4,000 employees using Workday. * Assist with semi-monthly Canadian payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Review and audit payroll data including hours, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and taxes. * Help reconcile payroll discrepancies and escalate issues as needed for resolution. * Administer payroll components such as taxation, garnishments, and deductions. * Assist with off-cycle payroll processing, including terminations, corrections, and bonus payments. * Respond to employee payroll inquiries through a ticketing system, providing timely and accurate support. * Partner with the People Team, Benefits, and Finance to help maintain accurate data across systems. * Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll tax reconciliation. ## What you’ll bring * A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounti
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