Director of Payroll Job Description

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.