Director of Payroll

SUMMARY

The Director of Payroll is responsible for overseeing the entire payroll function ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role provides strategic leadership to the payroll department manages payroll staff and develops and maintains payroll policies and procedures in compliance with all federal state and local regulations and tax laws. The Director of Payroll partners closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure payroll systems are fully integrated data is accurate and payroll-related financial reporting and analysis support business needs. This position also resolves complex payroll issues responds to employee inquiries and stays current on payroll legislation and industry best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee the Payroll department providing strategic direction leadership and oversight

Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Develop implement and maintain payroll policies procedures and best practices

Oversee the full payroll processing cycle including time and attendance wage calculations and deductions

Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee data status changes and compensation updates are accurately reflected in payroll systems

Administer and maintain payroll systems ensuring data integrity confidentiality and security

Ensure compliance with all federal state and local payroll tax regulations including withholding filing and reporting requirements

Lead the preparation review and distribution of payroll reports pay statements and year-end tax documents including W-2s

Address and resolve employee payroll questions discrepancies and escalations in a timely manner

Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations and implement updates as required

Lead payroll automation and technology initiatives to improve efficiency accuracy and scalability

Develop and maintain detailed documentation of payroll processes and controls

Manage year-end payroll activities reconciliations audits and reporting

Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll-related financial reporting

Prepare and present payroll metrics analytics and trend reports to senior leadership

Oversee payroll-related benefits deductions garnishments and retirement contributions

Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers

Conduct regular internal audits of payroll data and processes to ensure compliance and accuracy

Foster a culture of confidentiality accountability accuracy and compliance within the Payroll department

Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across payroll operations

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age or older

Eligible to work in the United States

Ability to work in office onsite MondayFriday

Must have a valid state-issued drivers license with an acceptable driving record

Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking)

Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Experience managing multi-location payroll operations

Strong working knowledge of Word Excel PowerPoint and email systems

Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support field operations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Position is generally sedentary sitting for long periods of time

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers

Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience.

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