Director of Payroll

CFS · Boston, MA · 3 days ago

Human ResourcesFull-time

Step into a key leadership position with direct exposure to senior finance and executive leadership
Join a well-established organization entering a major period of growth and operational expansion
Take ownership of a large-scale payroll function and help shape its future structure, processes, and controls
Play a central role in payroll transformation, systems optimization, and reporting improvements
Oversee a highly complex payroll environment supporting more than 10,000 employees across multiple states
Opportunity to modernize the function while building a stronger, more scalable payroll operation

Lead all payroll operations for a workforce of 10,000+ employees across multiple states
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Oversee complex union payroll activity and administration across multiple collective bargaining agreements
Manage, mentor, and develop the payroll team while improving structure, accountability, and workflow
Identify and implement improvements across payroll systems, controls, reporting, and overall processes
Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and leadership on workforce growth, organizational initiatives, and payroll strategy

Proven payroll leadership experience at the Director level within a large-scale organization
Background managing payroll operations for 10,000+ employees
Extensive multi-state payroll experience with strong exposure to union environments and collective bargaining agreements
Strong hands-on experience with UKG required; Kronos and Dimensions highly preferred
Track record of improving payroll operations, developing teams, and supporting organizations through periods of change or growth
Experience in transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, logistics, or another complex unionized environment strongly preferred

Up to $190,000 + 10% bonus

Hybrid, 2 days onsite in Boston, MA

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