Director of Payroll

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Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Director - Payroll position is to act as a subject matter expert responsible and accountable for managing all payroll processes, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This position is also responsible for overseeing the preparation, and disbursement of all payroll outputs. The Payroll Director will partner closely with internal stakeholders including finance/accounting, human resources, and company employees to disseminate payroll information accurately and according to schedule.
Job Requirements:
• Responsible for managing day-to-day payroll operations for multi-state payroll including disbursement of garnishments, benefits, and taxes consistent with all applicable wage and hour laws
• Works closely with accounting to ensure all payroll outputs are funded on-time
• Responsible for adherence to all governmental reporting and regulations and maintenance of sound control processes to protect company assets and advise management of needed actions
• Oversee multiple Payroll Audits (401k, etc.) while maintaining effective business relationships with external firms, including the IRS and other taxing agencies, auditors and other vendors – including but no limited to, WC, PWC, etc.
• Oversees the payroll tax functions and signs off on quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
• Mentor, manage and supervise the centralized payroll team
• Develop and maintain process maps, and documentation regarding payroll processes Implement controls and the appropriate “checks and balances.”
• Collaborate closely with ERP team on upgrade, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday Payroll
• Oversee the payroll activities related to account reconciliation, monthly variance analysis, payroll accruals, and journal entry review
• Process all pay inputs and processing for Executive Team
• Develop appropriate controls and continued auditing of adherence to said controls, as department grows
• Maintain communication and strong relationships with HR, and Accounting/Finance to review cross-departmental impacts, strategy, and reconcile data sharing related to payroll
• Recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Set a tone of collaboration among the payroll team, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to provide a high level of customer service
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations within the Payroll Department
• Manage regular preparation of relevant payroll reports for Senior Management, Human Resources and Finance departments as well as governmental agencies on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or year-end basis as applicable
• Lead implementation of various payroll integrations, to reduce manual errors and automate certain pre and post payroll tasks
• Generate various payroll reports for accounting and operations purposes as requested
• Continuously improve existing process to reduce processing times and costs, including processes around acquisitions and integrations, while ensuring a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Handle escalations and urgent service requests
• Audit and review all payroll invoices for the department
• Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Dynamic and dependable
• Should be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quick thinker and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage team needs and requirements, mentor them and infuse a teamwork ethic.
• Integrity and drive
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Prompt and fast paced
• Attention to details
• BS or BA in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or Information Systems
• Experience: 5 - 7 Years of experience in payroll systems and supervision or a combination of education and related experience
• Thorough knowledge & experience of US and International Payroll systems
• Capable of discretely handling confidential information
• Experience in Workday Payroll

If you’ve got the skills to succeed and the motivation to make it happen, we look forward to hearing from you.