Job Overview: As the Director of Payroll, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the  payroll function within the organization. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes,  compliance with relevant regulations, and effective management of payroll staff. The Director of Payroll plays a  crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of wages, benefits, and tax withholdings while  maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory and company policies. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership and Strategy: 

• Develop and implement payroll strategies, policies, and procedures, including the continued automation  of the payroll function, to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance 

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and training to the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture. 

Compliance with legal, regulatory and audit regulations and requirements: 

• Stay abreast of US federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, and Canadian federal and  provincial payroll tax laws and regulations ensuring the organization's compliance. 

• Implement and maintain processes to address changes in regulations and legislation affecting payroll. • Generate and analyze payroll reports for local and parent company management and regulatory  authorities. 

• Support recurring internal and external audit processes. 

Relationship Management: 

• Manage relationships with external payroll service providers, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely  services. 

• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and taxes, ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field is required. Professional certification (CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) is required. 

• 10+ years of experience in payroll including regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements in a multi state employment environment, as well as Canada. 

• Proven experience in a senior-level payroll role with a track record of 5-7 years successful leadership. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Experience with UKG preferred. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks under daily deadlines. 

• High level of integrity and confidentiality. 

The Director of Payroll is a critical role that requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a  commitment to ensuring the accuracy and compliance of payroll processes within the organization.