Overall responsibility for the payroll team direction, development, performance and maintenance within the organization
Coach, mentor and provide leadership to payroll team members in order to optimize operational excellence and create a deeper bench of experienced talent
Create and implement training for organization-wide staff on use of the existing and new systems
Foster relationships with senior internal stakeholders by establishing and maintaining exceptional business relationships
Responsible for coordinating and managing the integration of acquisitions for payroll purposes
Create and maintain project plans, risk logs, and other reporting to keep team and leadership informed
Diagnose issues and payroll design needs; make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness within HRIS and payroll systems for upcoming integrations
Define and manage strategy for the payroll operations function (e.g., payroll, timekeeping, payroll tax, and payroll accounting/GL integration)
Establish and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls that ensure accuracy, labor law adherence and 100% regulatory compliance

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Tax Law or International Law preferred
10+ years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility
15+ years of progressive HR and/or finance experience
5+ years of leadership experience
Payroll tax experience preferred
Payroll implementation experience preferred
Experience working in a multi-functional international environment preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), PHR, SPHR or SHRM certifications preferred
Authorized to work in the US

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
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Payroll Director

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