Director of Payroll
Core
Redesigning the payroll function end-to-end from first principles into a Workday-native, AI-first operation while ensuring compliance and accuracy for a multi-state, multi-population workforce.
Role type
Director of Payroll (Strategy & Process Design)
Builds
A modernized, automated payroll system leveraging Workday configuration and AI tools.
Domain
Biomedical research philanthropy / US multi-state payroll
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Deep payroll expertise (multi-state tax, wage/hour, garnishments), Workday payroll configuration and automation, AI tool fluency, process design and optimization, executive communication, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Benefits experience
Technologies
Workday, AI tools
Responsibilities
Redesign payroll processes from first principles, own end-to-end payroll compliance and controls, drive Workday configuration and automation, implement AI to reduce manual effort, partner with People & Culture and Science on pay-related matters, brief executive leadership (President, COO, General Counsel), lead and develop the payroll team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical command
