Director of Payroll

Our client is searching for a Director of Payroll for their international company located in the Montrose area (near downtown).

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office per week) that will plan, organize, lead and evaluate the execution of multi-state U.

S. and multi-province Canadian payroll functions. The role will oversee a direct payroll staff of 8 and an additional indirect staff of approximately 22 for a growing shared services department ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll laws, a high level of processing accuracy and superior customer service in the demanding and fast paced environment.

The salary range is $160,000-$170,000 per year.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls that include salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal and union employees in multiple states in the U. S. and Canada.
• Lead, mentor and professionally develop payroll team members toward the achievement of department, Company and personal goals.
• Create and / or process query reports to support executive and local management, Human Resources, Benefits, Risk Management, Accounting and others as needed.
• Acts as primary payroll contact with ADP, other payroll service providers and other products / services that interface with payroll regarding system / service issues, establishment of new payrolls, implementation of tax and regulatory changes, process changes, management of earning / deduction codes and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain reports, controls and procedures that facilitate the accurate accounting and reporting of payroll and related unclaimed property.
• Ensure strict adherence to established internal controls and SOX compliance procedures.
• Communicate and resolve payroll issues for Human Resources, Accounting and other departments as needed.
• Coordinate and provide information, records and reports for all payroll audits including workers compensation, regulatory agencies, internal and external audits.
• Continuous evaluation and improvement of all payroll processes seeking maximum processing efficiency and accuracy. Research and make recommendations regarding new technology and automated solutions for payroll processing.
• Maintain high level of customer service including timely research and response to inquiries and consultation on payroll issues including tax and regulatory matters.
• Work closely with Human Resources department to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record keeping.
• Maintains up to date professional and technical payroll knowledge including Canadian and US government, state / province, and local requirements, ensuring company compliance, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll information and data files.
• Maintain current emergency contingency payroll processing plan.
• Special projects as needed.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years payroll experience and 5 years of payroll management in a high volume environment preferred
• CPP certification required.
• Strong leadership and employee management skills and the ability to promote and maintain open communications and a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of ADP’s Vantage product, Workforce Now and ADP report writing preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, garnishments, payroll taxation and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with a high volume (20,000 plus employees) payroll department.
• Extensive knowledge of automated payroll processing systems and experience with system implementations /
• Advanced EXCEL skills required.
• Multi-state experience that includes California required. Canadian payroll experience preferred /
• Experience with automated time keeping and POS systems and integration with payroll systems.
• Understanding and ability to design and implement internal controls surrounding payroll.

If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line or e-mail your resume to jotto@hire-authority.com .