Sr. Director, Payroll

Senior Director, Payroll

The Senior Director, Payroll is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations for a large, multi-state, and high-volume workforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in payroll processes. The Senior Director will lead a team of payroll professionals and collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience for Dollar General's employees. This role requires a proactive leader with exceptional technical expertise, a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance, and the ability to align payroll strategies with Dollar General's business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Drive the development and execution of a payroll strategy aligned with Dollar General's business goals, leading process automation and efficiency initiatives while analyzing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly and salaried employees.
• Managing all related activities including tax administration, garnishments, employee inquiries, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team by setting strategic direction, establishing performance goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, legal, and audit standards by partnering with internal and external stakeholders, while resolving complex issues and mitigating operational risks.
• Manage payroll systems and integrations (e.g., Oracle), collaborating with IT to optimize functionality and leveraging analytics to drive data-informed decisions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on payroll matters, partnering with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating updates and initiatives to employees and leadership.
• Oversee payroll vendor relationships and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure alignment with financial objectives and service expectations.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree (MBA) preferred.

Experience : Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role. Fifteen plus years of progressive payroll experience highly preferred. Experience managing payroll for a large, multi-state organization; retail industry experience preferred. Strong background in payroll compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. Expertise in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle) and system integrations with HRIS and accounting platforms.

Certifications : Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred. Additional certifications (e.g., CPA, SHRM-CP / SCP, or SPHR) are a plus.