Director- Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

Job Requirements

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.

• 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.

Advance your career with Stark Tech, a leader in facilities and energy solutions. We specialize in integrating systems, providing energy-efficient equipment and services, and supporting sustainability through innovative technologies like renewable natural gas conversion and energy storage solutions. At Stark Tech, we prioritize employee well-being and offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, medical coverage, wellness programs, and career development opportunities. Join our fast-growing, customer-focused organization where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded with competitive pay and a positive work environment.

At Stark Tech, we build careers — not just fill positions. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we focus on hiring candidates who are aligned with our culture and committed to long-term growth. We invest in our people through meaningful training, active engagement, and intentional communication to ensure every team member has the opportunity to succeed. We’re truly built differently. We’re defined by a culture that puts customers first, challenges the status quo, and takes pride in doing the right thing—every project, every partnership, every day. Across North America, we partner with our clients in advanced building and power solutions. We work on some of the most exciting and complex environments imaginable. From K–12 schools and healthcare facilities to the Space Coast, professional sports stadiums, and world-class arenas, our teams design and deliver solutions that matter.

Company Description

At Stark Tech, we build careers — not just fill positions. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we focus on hiring candidates who are aligned with our culture and committed to long-term growth. We invest in our people through meaningful training, active engagement, and intentional communication to ensure every team member has the opportunity to succeed. We’re truly built differently. We’re defined by a culture that puts customers first, challenges the status quo, and takes pride in doing the right thing—every project, every partnership, every day. Across North America, we partner with our clients in advanced building and power solutions. We work on some of the most exciting and complex environments imaginable. From K–12 schools and healthcare facilities to the Space Coast, professional sports stadiums, and world-class arenas, our teams design and deliver solutions that matter.