Director, Payroll Operations & Systems
Core
Lead strategic direction and operational delivery of enterprise-wide payroll function for retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate functions across the U.S. and Canada.
Role type
Director, Payroll Operations & Systems
Builds
Enterprise payroll delivery, Workday Payroll configurations and integrations, high-performing payroll organization
Domain
Retail / Payroll Operations & Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production payroll processing & systems
Required skills
Payroll operations leadership, Multi-state payroll compliance, Workday Payroll expertise, Payroll transformation leadership, Internal controls & SOX compliance, Budget management, Vendor management, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
Canadian payroll experience, CPP certification, Third-party contract negotiation
Technologies
Workday Payroll, SAP, Oracle HCM
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic roadmap for payroll function, Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, Lead payroll-related internal and external audit activities, Lead significant payroll initiatives including system implementations and upgrades, Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll organization, Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and other business functions
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
