Senior Director of Payroll

Senior Director of Payroll
Location: Owings Mills, MD (HYBRID: 3 days in office)

Salary: $130,000-$145,000 base salary + 10% bonus potential


We are partnering with a highly-reputable, privately-held company in Owings Mills, MD to hire a Senior Director of Payroll to lead and elevate their payroll function. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative, employee-focused environment and wants to make a meaningful impact.
Why this Opportunity Stands Out:

• The Senior Director of Payroll will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations while leading a talented payroll team of 5 individuals.
• Opportunity to lead payroll strategy across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organization
• Strong mix of strategic leadership + hands-on execution
• Visibility and partnership with executive leadership (Finance, HR, Operations)
• Ability to build, mentor, and shape a high-performing payroll team
• Play a key role in process improvement, system optimization, and growth initiatives (including M&A)
• HYBRID work schedule with a flexible, supportive team environment(3 days Onsite, 2 days WFH)
• Full health insurance coverage-health, dental, vision with multiple plans to chose from
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, pool access, and hotel stays
• Company is known for its fun, people-first culture and commitment to employee engagement
  • Team-building events such as Summer Olympics and game days (Bingo Fridays!)
  • Employee appreciation events and birthday celebration
  • Quarterly team outings, including happy hours, bowling nights, and more

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Serve as the subject matter expert in payroll tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across payroll systems and workflows
• Establish strong internal controls, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team, building depth through cross-training
• Partner closely with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless payroll integration and support business initiatives
• Support system implementations, acquisitions, and integration efforts

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years in leadership
• Experience managing complex, multi-entity payroll environments
• Strong expertise in payroll tax, compliance, and multi-state/cross-border regulations
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and developing teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed