US Payroll Director

We need excellent communication candidates for this role and good stability is mandatory.

MBA education background from Tier 1 colleges (premier institutions)

Human Resources Payroll Director

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist in the design and implementation of the strategy, plan and roadmap that builds a world-class payroll function to support MGTs strategic growth plan.

• Manage a team that oversees the full life cycle payroll function and ensures timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and post payroll activities.

• Respond to and address routine, day-to-day payroll and compliance related inquiries providing world-class service.
• Lead and assist with annual activities including audits, compensation reviews, year-end reporting and open enrollment.
• Manage all payroll due diligence, third-party integration activities and payroll vendor relationships.
• Define, design, maintain and enhance payroll and related HR technologies.
• Serve as a payroll systems subject matter expert leading to a more productive and value driven use of the platform with a focus on improving employee experience.
• Assess and deploy a new payroll system for 2026, as well as introduce new processes and capabilities in partnership with business leaders as new functionality is introduced.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert in the due diligence and combination phases supporting MGTs inorganic growth plan.
• Design and implement payroll policies and procedures to support our organization's growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies/practices and federal, state, and local employment laws, including timely tax filing, registrations, and reporting with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure compliance with these changes.
• Identify and recommend solutions for process improvement based on trends, best practices, and payroll regulations.
• Lead process improvements initiatives. Establish and maintain open channels of communication to solicit feedback from employees on payroll engagement-related matters.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management to ensure that employee concerns are addressed effectively.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and support in all matters related to payroll operations, HR technologies and payroll compliance.
• Develop and analyze appropriate payroll and system metrics, data, SLAs, and trends to meet management information needs.
• Assists with other HR-related duties, projects and initiatives related to the HR lifecycle, HR technology implementations, process improvements, and compliance audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in human resources management, finance or related field
• Seven (7) or more years of progressive experience within Payroll, including experience managing a team
• Proven knowledge of US payroll related compliance requirements and state/local payroll tax reporting
• Three (3) or more years of experience of project management and solution delivery experience
• Solid project management skillset ability to prepare, analyze and lead the planning and delivery of complex tasks and projects.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and system administration
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to problem-solve.
• Hands on, detail oriented with a proven track record in process and user experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to work virtually and independently; Strong desire to grow personally and professionally.
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to transform disparate pieces of information and summarize analysis into understandable, actionable reports, and recommendations.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite; Strong Excel experience required.
• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, diverse, and dynamic environment.
• Professional and a team player, ability to engage on all levels of the organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15 or more years of progressive experience within payroll, benefits, and/or Human Resources.
• Experience in a professional services or hyper growth environment strongly preferred.
• CPP, NACPB, SHRM-CP/SCP and/or PHR/SPHR Certifications preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations through acquisitions and integration.