Director of Payroll Hybrid
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 120000
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
WeDriveU is looking for a Payroll Director to lead our payroll operations supporting a diverse multi-state workforce that includes both union and non-union employees. This role is responsible for overseeing all payroll functions both strategic and day-to-day while ensuring accuracy compliance and alignment with collective bargaining agreements and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in union payroll system integrations and process improvement with a focus on building a collaborative and high-performing team.
What Youll Do
Lead payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple divisions and regions.
Manage union benefit contributions wage deductions and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Oversee payroll governance and internal controls to ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations.
Partner with HR Finance and IT to streamline processes and integrate payroll systems across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement and implement solutions to operational challenges ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
Maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with evolving business needs.
Stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and communicate key updates to employees and business partners.
Lead with a focus on efficiency innovation and employee experience.
What You Bring
10 years of payroll leadership experience in complex multi-entity organizations.
5 years managing union payroll preferably within transportation hospitality or travel industries.
Proven experience leading the implementation of a new enterprise HR and payroll platform driving data integrity automation and process improvement at scale
Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and related compliance.
Expertise with cloud-based payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as ADP Kronos Workday or UKG.
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools.
Strong understanding of FLSA wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and scalable payroll operations.
Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
ADP experience is preferred
Experience with Workday or UKG
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Experience interpreting and implementing union agreements.
Experience leading payroll integrations following acquisitions or system migrations.
We Offer
Physical Health
Exceptional Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance benefits
Financial Health
Competitive compensation packagesincluding base salary bonus and benefitsalong with unlimited PTO.
401(k) with 4% employer match
Financial Wellness Tool
Commuter Benefits
Emotional Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays
Pet & Legal Insurance
Personal Development
On-the-job training and skills development
Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
*Benefits vary by position and location
WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds skills and perspectives of our workforce we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract retain and develop the best talent available.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
WeDriveU is the leader in transportation solutions for communities, campuses and workplaces. We offer a range of shuttle and transit solutions including fixed route public transit, paratransit, commuter shuttles and demand responsive solutions as a private contractor to transit agenci ... View more
