Payroll Director directs all aspects of payroll operations. Oversees payroll processes and procedures including taxes and finance demands regarding payroll payments. Being a Payroll Director designs short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Payroll Director typically reports to top management. The Payroll Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Payroll Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Director of Payroll Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director of Payroll to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Create ad-hoc wage and management reports, including workers compensation information;
- Assure payroll deductions for employee contributions including insurance and garnishments;
- Assist in processing year end information including W2s;
- Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation and recordkeeping of multi-state payroll;
- Resolve escalated payroll issues and/or discrepancies;
- Lead training initiatives and opportunities for payroll staff;
- Overall responsibility for system management, user training and operational procedures;
- Collaboratively work with cross-functional leadership team as well as with outside vendors to develop and launch new processes;
- Project lead for payroll related projects, including continuous development of processes that are scalable and support the company’s growth;
- Ensures the Team is consistently maintaining excellent customer service with team members and external parties;
- Research discrepancies of payroll information on a timely basis to ensure accuracy and prior to processing;
- Perform analysis, generate reports and assist the HR and Finance team with special projects;
- Partners with compensation leadership to set and oversee timekeeping philosophy and strategy;
- Ensure compliance with Bargaining unit’s contract rates and other provisions;
- Enhance monthly reporting of payroll, benefits and headcount information.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years work experience in a large, multi-state payroll setting;
- Advanced Excel skills including v-lookups and pivot tables;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel);
- Working experience and knowledge of payroll taxes at the federal, state and local levels;
- 5+ years’ experience managing a payroll department, including supervision and hands on responsibilities;
- 10+ years of Payroll experience in large company setting;
- At least 5 years of managerial experience;
- At least 10 years of experience with in-house management of payroll processing for a multi-company, multi-state environment;
- 5 years of supervisory experience managing payroll function and personnel;
- Experience with union related payroll issues;
- College degree in accounting or the equivalent;
- Strong knowledge of current payroll and HRIS systems;
- Experience with electronic payments and filing of federal and state payroll taxes;
- Experience Working in a Union Environment.