Director of Payroll

About the role

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to lead payroll transformation for a large, nationally recognized organization experiencing significant growth.

• Lead payroll operations for a workforce of more than 10,000 employees
• Partner directly with executive leadership during a major growth period
• Modernize payroll processes, controls, automation, and the UKG environment
• Receive comprehensive relocation support, including moving, temporary housing, and travel assistance

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-state payroll operations, timekeeping, compliance, and reporting
• Oversee complex union payroll requirements across multiple collective bargaining agreements
• Manage and develop the payroll team while strengthening service and accountability
• Drive UKG optimization, automation, process improvements, and internal controls
• Oversee payroll taxes, audits, year-end processing, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within a large, complex organization
• Experience overseeing payroll for 10,000+ employees across multiple states
• Significant union payroll experience involving multiple collective bargaining agreements
• Hands-on UKG experience required; Kronos or Dimensions experience strongly preferred

Pay

$170,000–$190,000 + Bonus

Location & Relocation

Boston, MA — comprehensive relocation support provided (moving, temporary housing, and travel assistance).