Director of Payroll

Published March 29th, 2024

DIRECTOR OF PAYROLL
COMPENSATION RANGE 140,000-150,000

*Hybrid (NEGOTIABLE SCHEDULE)
LOCATION- NEW HAVEN

 

 

Overview

The Director of Payroll will be responsible for managing and overseeing all payroll procedures for the organization. Manage a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.  

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversees the day-to-day payroll processing to ensure all payroll tasks to include commission payroll to the field force, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.  
  • Verifies payroll data for completeness and accuracy to ensure data in ADP is correct.
  • Develops and articulates a short-term and long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
  • Manages, plans, organizes, and evaluates the staff and activities in support of an assigned area of Payroll.
  • Collaborating with outsourced provider (ADP) to streamline payroll processes and addressing any issues.
  • Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; manages and implements staffing requirements and ensures customer service levels are met and ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Serving as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions, issues and concerns.
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Field Management departments to ensure information is integrated as expected to the payroll system.
  • Partners with Corporate Finance and Tax to advise on upcoming special pays and resolve any financial discrepancies or issues; partners with Legal and HR team to offer guidance on policy and pay practices for union and non-union staff, as necessary.
  • Liaises with HR and Field Management in planning processes to assist in developing solutions to improve the overall efficiency of Payroll/Commissions; oversees the resolution of complex payroll issues, customer concerns and inquiries and resolves errors related to payroll processing or special pays.
  • As assigned, may oversee bank reconciliation process, payroll general ledger reconciliation, development, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensures correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll.

Skills Qualifications

  • Must possess a strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations and have experience supervising a team.
  • Must have experience working with multi-state payrolls and union payrolls.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
  • Must be able to follow-through on pending items and prioritize accordingly.
  • Additionally, must be able to communicate effectively and have ability to work well as a liaison between the staff and senior management.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in Payroll (ADP) and be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • In addition, must have advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of V-lookups and Pivot tables.
  • Must be proficient in using payroll software (ADP Payroll is preferred) and Time & Attendance software.
  • Responsible for change management activities to drive user adoption.
  • Performs project tasks as required to maintain project timelines.
  • Ensures payroll milestones within the project are met on time and delivered with quality.
  • Coaches and mentors payroll project team members.

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*Hybrid

Overview

The Director of Payroll will be responsible for managing and overseeing all payroll procedures for the organization. Manage a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversees the day-to-day payroll processing to ensure all payroll tasks to include commission payroll to the field force, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Verifies payroll data for completeness and accuracy to ensure data in ADP is correct.
  • Develops and articulates a short-term and long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
  • Manages, plans, organizes, and evaluates the staff and activities in support of an assigned area of Payroll.
  • Collaborating with outsourced provider (ADP) to streamline payroll processes and addressing any issues.
  • Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; manages and implements staffing requirements and ensures customer service levels are met and ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Serving as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions, issues and concerns.
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Field Management departments to ensure information is integrated as expected to the payroll system.
  • Partners with Corporate Finance and Tax to advise on upcoming special pays and resolve any financial discrepancies or issues; partners with Legal and HR team to offer guidance on policy and pay practices for union and non-union staff, as necessary.
  • Liaises with HR and Field Management in planning processes to assist in developing solutions to improve the overall efficiency of Payroll/Commissions; oversees the resolution of complex payroll issues, customer concerns and inquiries and resolves errors related to payroll processing or special pays.
  • As assigned, may oversee bank reconciliation process, payroll general ledger reconciliation, development, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensures correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll.

Skills Qualifications

  • Must possess a strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations and have experience supervising a team.
  • Must have experience working with multi-state payrolls and union payrolls.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
  • Must be able to follow-through on pending items and prioritize accordingly.
  • Additionally, must be able to communicate effectively and have ability to work well as a liaison between the staff and senior management.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in Payroll (ADP) and be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • In addition, must have advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of V-lookups and Pivot tables.
  • Must be proficient in using payroll software (ADP Payroll is preferred) and Time & Attendance software.
  • Responsible for change management activities to drive user adoption.
  • Performs project tasks as required to maintain project timelines.
  • Ensures payroll milestones within the project are met on time and delivered with quality.
  • Coaches and mentors payroll project team members.

DIRECTOR OF PAYROLL
COMP-150,000.00

 

*Hybrid (NEGOTIABLE SCHEDULE)
LOCATION- NEW HAVEN

 

Overview

The Director of Payroll will be responsible for managing and overseeing all payroll procedures for the organization. Manage a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.  

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversees the day-to-day payroll processing to ensure all payroll tasks to include commission payroll to the field force, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.  
  • Verifies payroll data for completeness and accuracy to ensure data in ADP is correct.
  • Develops and articulates a short-term and long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
  • Manages, plans, organizes, and evaluates the staff and activities in support of an assigned area of Payroll.
  • Collaborating with outsourced provider (ADP) to streamline payroll processes and addressing any issues.
  • Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; manages and implements staffing requirements and ensures customer service levels are met and ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Serving as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions, issues and concerns.
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Field Management departments to ensure information is integrated as expected to the payroll system.
  • Partners with Corporate Finance and Tax to advise on upcoming special pays and resolve any financial discrepancies or issues; partners with Legal and HR team to offer guidance on policy and pay practices for union and non-union staff, as necessary.
  • Liaises with HR and Field Management in planning processes to assist in developing solutions to improve the overall efficiency of Payroll/Commissions; oversees the resolution of complex payroll issues, customer concerns and inquiries and resolves errors related to payroll processing or special pays.
  • As assigned, may oversee bank reconciliation process, payroll general ledger reconciliation, development, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensures correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll.

Skills Qualifications

  • Must possess a strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations and have experience supervising a team.
  • Must have experience working with multi-state payrolls and union payrolls.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
  • Must be able to follow-through on pending items and prioritize accordingly.
  • Additionally, must be able to communicate effectively and have ability to work well as a liaison between the staff and senior management.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in Payroll (ADP) and be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • In addition, must have advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of V-lookups and Pivot tables.
  • Must be proficient in using payroll software (ADP Payroll is preferred) and Time & Attendance software.
  • Responsible for change management activities to drive user adoption.
  • Performs project tasks as required to maintain project timelines.
  • Ensures payroll milestones within the project are met on time and delivered with quality.
  • Coaches and mentors payroll project team members.

to

*Hybrid

Overview

The Director of Payroll will be responsible for managing and overseeing all payroll procedures for the organization. Manage a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversees the day-to-day payroll processing to ensure all payroll tasks to include commission payroll to the field force, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Verifies payroll data for completeness and accuracy to ensure data in ADP is correct.
  • Develops and articulates a short-term and long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
  • Manages, plans, organizes, and evaluates the staff and activities in support of an assigned area of Payroll.
  • Collaborating with outsourced provider (ADP) to streamline payroll processes and addressing any issues.
  • Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; manages and implements staffing requirements and ensures customer service levels are met and ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Serving as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions, issues and concerns.
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Field Management departments to ensure information is integrated as expected to the payroll system.
  • Partners with Corporate Finance and Tax to advise on upcoming special pays and resolve any financial discrepancies or issues; partners with Legal and HR team to offer guidance on policy and pay practices for union and non-union staff, as necessary.
  • Liaises with HR and Field Management in planning processes to assist in developing solutions to improve the overall efficiency of Payroll/Commissions; oversees the resolution of complex payroll issues, customer concerns and inquiries and resolves errors related to payroll processing or special pays.
  • As assigned, may oversee bank reconciliation process, payroll general ledger reconciliation, development, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensures correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll.

Skills Qualifications

  • Must possess a strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations and have experience supervising a team.
  • Must have experience working with multi-state payrolls and union payrolls.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
  • Must be able to follow-through on pending items and prioritize accordingly.
  • Additionally, must be able to communicate effectively and have ability to work well as a liaison between the staff and senior management.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in Payroll (ADP) and be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • In addition, must have advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of V-lookups and Pivot tables.
  • Must be proficient in using payroll software (ADP Payroll is preferred) and Time & Attendance software.
  • Responsible for change management activities to drive user adoption.
  • Performs project tasks as required to maintain project timelines.
  • Ensures payroll milestones within the project are met on time and delivered with quality.
  • Coaches and mentors payroll project team members.
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