Nicholas Bach

-Guide candidates through the comprehensive Illinois Gaming Board Licensing process, ensuring accurate completion of extensive regulatory documentation and coordinating fingerprinting appointments in compliance with state requirements.

-Serve as a liaison between team members, Human Resources, and the Illinois Gaming Board, ensuring timely submission of required documentation and regulatory notifications.

-Monitor and interpret gaming regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance with licensing, employment, and reporting standards in a highly regulated casino environment.

-Facilitate onboarding for newly approved gaming and non-gaming team members, including completion and verification of Form I-9 documentation and employment eligibility tracking.

-Proactively manage I-9 reverification processes for expiring work authorization documents, maintaining strict compliance with federal employment regulations.

-Generate and distribute critical HRIS reports through UKG, including weekly headcount summaries, new hires, transfers/promotions, and compliance-related updates to internal HR leadership and regulatory bodies.

-Process and audit badge serial number assignments to ensure proper system functionality and regulatory accuracy; troubleshoot discrepancies that may impact employee access.

-Execute employee data changes (name changes, address updated, position changes) and ensure proper regulatory notification and approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.

-Support casino-wide licensing initiatives, including relicensing employees following position or licensing level changes.

-Coordinated licensing compliance for specialized roles, including contracted massage therapists operating within the poker room, ensuring adherence to applicable gaming regulations.

-Contribute to cross-functional compliance projects designed to strengthen audit readiness and operational efficiency.

-Maintained employee records, oversaw orientation, and managed compensation and benefits administration.

-Support cyclical HR processes, including record keeping and workers' compensation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

-Utilize Workday and Kronos to manage employee records, timekeeping, and HR data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

-Collaborate with store leaders to assess staffing needs and execute recruitment efforts, enhancing talent acquisition and employee retention.

-Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing questions on payroll, scheduling, and benefits with accuracy and empathy.

-Facilitate employee orientation and onboarding processes, ensuring new hires receive comprehensive training on company policies, culture, and expectations.

-Process and verify I-9 documentation during orientation to ensure compliance with employment eligibility requirements.

-Facilitate employee training programs and track compliance, supporting continuous learning and development.

-Demonstrate proactive problem-solving, ensuring adherence to safety policies and compliance standards.