Senior Director of Payroll

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Serve as the subject matter expert in payroll tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across payroll systems and workflows
• Establish strong internal controls, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team, building depth through cross-training
• Partner closely with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless payroll integration and support business initiatives
• Support system implementations, acquisitions, and integration efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years in leadership
• Strong expertise in payroll tax, compliance, and multi-state/cross-border regulations
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and developing teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed