Payroll Director
The Director of Payroll leads end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-entity, multi-state, and international workforce. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while overseeing payroll systems, controls, and a high-performing team. The Director partners closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external auditors and serves as the payroll subject matter expert for the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle payroll processing for 3,000-5,000 employees across domestic and international locations.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll and tax regulations.
- Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end processes (including W-2s and quarterly filings).
- Establish and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Manage complex payroll scenarios including expatriates and globally mobile employees.
- Lead payroll system operations, enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally to support system configuration, data integrity, and GL alignment.
Systems Experience
- Enterprise payroll systems (Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred)
- ADP SmartCompliance
- Deltek Costpoint timekeeping
- Outsourced payroll components including tax and garnishments
- Microsoft 365
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