Director- Payroll

Payroll Director

The Payroll Director plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the entire payroll function for the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of employee compensation, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and benefits. The Payroll Director ensures full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as adherence to collective bargaining agreements where relevant. Additionally, this role involves developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures, managing payroll system upgrades, coordinating with HR and finance departments, and leading a team of payroll professionals to maintain operational excellence. This is a full-time regular position requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex payroll operations efficiently.

Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of proven experience as a Payroll Manager or above.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Familiarity with unions and collective bargaining agreements.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws including prevailing wage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to deal with a large volume of work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

What We Would Love To See

• Experience with UKG as an HRIS.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions from a payroll perspective.
• Experience in new system implementation.
• Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage at the federal, state and county level.

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