Payroll Director

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Payroll Director offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.
• Supervise payroll team members and provide guidance on payroll data management, including employee hours, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Oversee payroll account reconciliations and ensure alignment with the general ledger and overall financial records.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations; oversee preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and related reports.
• Partner closely with Human Resources leadership to manage benefits-related payroll activities including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Develop and review payroll reports on compensation, payroll expenses, and workforce costs to support executive decision-making.
• Lead payroll-related internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation, controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Evaluate and improve payroll systems, policies, and processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including journal entries, debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger processes.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks or similar financial tools; familiarity with HRIS platforms is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and benefits-related payroll administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with strong data management and reporting capabilities.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

Salary: $125K-$150K annually

Ask for: Deb

Job Id: 26027

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