Sr. Director, Payroll Operations
Core
Functional leader for payroll operations responsible for developing scalable processes, strengthening operational controls, optimizing technology solutions, and leading payroll transformation initiatives to support employee experience and business objectives.
Role type
Sr. Director, Payroll Operations (Strategic Leadership & Operational Oversight)
Builds
Scalable payroll operating models, governance frameworks, and technology-enabled payroll services for a multi-state home improvement services organization.
Domain
Payroll Operations, Human Capital Management, Regulatory Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, multi-state payroll operations management, regulatory compliance (federal/state/local wage & hour laws), payroll transformation, process optimization, vendor management, financial acumen, change management, M&A integration, team leadership
Preferred skills
CPP certification, experience with complex multi-entity organizations, M&A due diligence, executive stakeholder management
Technologies
HRIS, Payroll Systems, Analytics Tools, Integration Platforms
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for payroll operations across all business entities; Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll administration; Lead enterprise payroll transformation initiatives; Manage vendor relationships and service agreements; Partner with HR, Finance, and executive leadership on compensation programs and organizational changes; Lead payroll due diligence and integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
