Associate Director, Payroll

The Associate Director, Payroll  will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the payroll function within the organization and will lead and support the month-end close process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll
• Manage payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and other payroll-related changes
• Oversee the audit of the payroll team's activities including 401K and workers' compensation audits to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local employment regulations as well as internal and external audits
• Drive the creation and documentation of SOPs, policies, procedures, practices, and internal controls related to end-to-end payroll process
• Lead key project plans to increase automation, consistency, accuracy, and integrity of payroll systems and operations
• Review cash account, journal entries, and payroll account reconciliations
• Prepare periodic payroll reports for accounting and auditing purposes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the payroll function and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to streamline payroll processes and improve data integrity
• Maintains the highest level of customer service including timely research and response to inquiries and consultation on payroll issues
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Experience in managing both US and international payroll operations
• Proficiency in Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now, and NetSuite
• Experience with equity transactions, ESPP, and 401k administration
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation and accounting principles
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task, set own priorities, adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field
• CPP highly desirable
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience with 5 years of payroll management in a high-volume environment
• High level of integrity and accuracy
• Strong management, problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and collaboration skills

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $171,900 - $202,200; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.