Director of Payroll Operations

Vaco by Highspring · Edison, NJ · 3 wk ago

AccountingFull-time

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role? The posting includes description paragraphs. We need to parse content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to strip out the long legal notices at bottom (Equal Opportunity Notice, Representation Notice, Privacy Notice, Pay Transparency Notice, etc). Also remove "Please apply with your resume for consideration." and similar application instructions. We need to preserve all substantive information: location, schedule, description, responsibilities, qualifications, what this opportunity offers, maybe pay/benefits if mentioned. The posting mentions "Very hybrid and flexible work schedule" under What This Opportunity Offers. Also mentions "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package." Also mentions salary range disclosure but not actual numbers. It says "Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting." but no actual range given. Since no specific numbers, we should not create Pay section because no actual pay info. Benefits: mentions "competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package" and later "can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan." That's substantive benefits info. So we can include Benefits section with those details. Schedule: "Very hybrid and flexible work schedule" is mentioned. So we can include Schedule section. We need sections: About the role (maybe a brief summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications), Benefits, Schedule. Possibly also "What This Opportunity Offers" could be merged into Benefits/Schedule etc. But we need to follow instruction: use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We can combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section maybe "Qualifications". But we have both Required and Preferred. Could put under Qualifications. We need to preserve all substantive info: responsibilities list (many bullet points). Qualifications: Required and Preferred bullet points. Benefits: mention competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 401(k). Schedule: Very hybrid and flexible work schedule. Also location: Edison, NJ. Should we include location? Could be part of About the role paragraph. We'll include location in About the role. We must not include headings with filler text. So we will only output sections that have content. Let's extract responsibilities bullet points from the text: "Lead all aspects of payroll operations, including payroll processing, timekeeping, scheduling, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and related systems in a complex multi-state environment. Manage, mentor, and develop payroll leaders and staff, including recruiting, performance management, goal setting, and professional development. Establish and maintain high standards for payroll accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and customer service. Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to identify process improvements and develop effective payroll solutions. Oversee payroll system configuration, testing, upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing system maintenance. Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data through regular audits, controls, testing, and reconciliation processes. Oversee payroll tax compliance and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements. Manage timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and related workforce management systems. Develop and implement procedures designed to improve timekeeping accuracy and reduce payroll errors. Coordinate payroll interfaces, deductions, adjustments, funding, tax reporting, and other payroll-related processes. Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, reconciliations, general ledger interfaces, audits, and financial reporting requirements. Work closely with HR Compensation and Benefits teams to implement and support compensation programs and payroll-related initiatives. Manage relationships with third-party payroll and technology vendors and coordinate issue resolution. Partner with IT and HRIS teams to troubleshoot system issues and support enterprise-wide technology initiatives affecting payroll. Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, training materials, and employee resources. Ensure payroll practices and transactions comply with applicable wage-and-hour regulations and company policies. Maintain appropriate documentation to support internal and external audits and regulatory reviews. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve controls, and enhance the employee payroll experience. Support employee relations and other HR initiatives when payroll expertise or investigation support is required. Manage departmental budgets and expenses in alignment with organizational objectives. Serve as a subject-matter expert and strategic partner on payroll operations and related systems." That's a long list; we can keep as

each. Qualifications Required bullet points: "12+ years of progressive payroll experience, including significant experience managing multi-state payroll operations. 7+ years of payroll management or leadership experience with responsibility for teams, performance management, and operational oversight. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour requirements. Experience overseeing complex payroll environments with multiple entities, pay groups, and pay practices. Strong understanding of payroll systems, timekeeping, workforce management, and payroll-related technology. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to payroll accuracy and confidentiality. Ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, and senior leadership." Preferred bullet points: "Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Experience with enterprise-level HRIS/payroll platforms such as PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar systems. Experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements. Experience working with complex timekeeping and scheduling systems. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred." We can combine Required and Preferred under Qualifications, maybe separate subheadings? But we only allowed h3 headings; we could have a single Qualifications section with two sub-lists? Could use
to note Required and Preferred. Simpler: list all qualifications as bullet points, maybe mark preferred with (Preferred). But we must preserve all info; we can include both. Opportunity offers: "Very hybrid and flexible work schedule", "Senior-level leadership opportunity within a complex, multi-state organization.", "Opportunity to lead and develop an established payroll team.", "Significant exposure to HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, and executive leadership.", "Opportunity to drive payroll process improvements and technology initiatives.", "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package." We already captured schedule and benefits; the rest could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section "Opportunity Highlights". But we prefer few sections. Could incorporate into About the role paragraph. Thus sections: - About the role (includes location, schedule mention? maybe schedule separate) - Responsibilities - Qualifications - Benefits - Schedule But schedule already mentioned in Benefits? Actually schedule is separate. We'll have Schedule section. Now we need to strip out boilerplate: all the legal notices after "Please apply with your resume for consideration." We'll stop before that. Let's craft HTML. We'll start with
About the role
then
containing location and description: "Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll Operations to lead payroll administration, systems, compliance, and process improvement for a large, multi-state organization. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, IT, and other key business functions. Location: Edison, NJ. Very hybrid and flexible work schedule." But schedule we might move to Schedule section; but we can keep mention. Better: About the role paragraph includes location and general description; schedule separate. Let's write:
About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll Operations to lead payroll administration, systems, compliance, and process improvement for a large, multi-state organization. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, IT, and other key business functions. Location: Edison, NJ.
Then Responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of payroll operations, including payroll processing, timekeeping, scheduling, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and related systems in a complex multi-state environment.

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