Senior Director, Total Rewards

Accel Entertainment • Burr Ridge, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience required
• Working knowledge of FLSA classifications, pay equity and transparency laws, ERISA laws, and executive compensation governance
• Experienced in Excel compensation modeling and with advanced compensation planning tools in Workday
• High integrity, confidentiality, and good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Comfortable with C-Level and Board interactions
• Detail-oriented; able to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Professional, confidential and tactful interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior Workday experience required

Nice To Haves

• SPHR and/or Certified Compensation Professional certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement solutions that enhance the delivery of HR services (Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll), elevate the employee experience, and enable data-informed talent decisions.
• Lead the compensation and incentives strategy; develop and manage guidelines and processes for the Company.
• Design and implement new job grades and salary bands, establish job level framework, standardize job titles and refine methodology and processes for promotions and job offers.
• Create, audit and maintain job descriptions.
• Perform market benchmarking as required.
• Provide executive compensation support and partner with Finance on compensation budgets and forecasting.
• Direct the administration of employee benefits programs including health and welfare plans, 401(k), worker’s compensation, leave management, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure employee benefit programs are aligned with Company strategy.
• Ensure benefits processes for open enrollment, new hire onboarding, life events, and offboarding are seamless and documented.
• Direct 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.
• Develop scalable methodologies and tools to optimize HR operations and streamline core processes.
• Provide reporting and analytics to leaders and internal partners as needed.
• Oversee the optimization and ongoing management of the HRIS (Workday) to ensure it meets organizational needs.
• Oversee payroll with a focus on internal controls, documenting procedures and ensuring compliance with SOX, federal, state and local laws and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and labor laws, pay equity, and data security initiatives.
• Manage brokers and vendors and ensure accurate and secure transmission of data to third parties.
• Oversee the coordination of internal and external audits.
• Stay up to date with wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
• Oversee training and support to Human Resources team members and managers on Workday processes and reporting.
• Lead / participate in HR projects and implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO / Wellness Days / Floating Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance
• STD / LTD
• Legal / ID Theft Insurance
• FSA (Health Care, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose) / HSA
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior