Remote Director of Payroll

Summary

Join a dynamic team as the Director of Payroll, overseeing all aspects of centralized Compliance & Audit and Payroll teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 10 years relative experience preferred
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and rules of composition
• Ability to work independently and with other team members
• Ability to mentor, motivate and build assigned team
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner while multi-tasking
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must have in-depth knowledge of computers and software systems such as Microsoft Office
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must have change leadership experience and strong leadership skills
• Must be able to work for prolonged periods of sitting, typing and use of the phone and computer
• Must successfully complete onboarding training/tutorials and attend future webcasts/trainings as required

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight in development, implementation and generation of new processes and systems for the centralized payroll team which is inclusive of Compliance & Audit and Payroll
• Overall responsibility and management of Payroll system used for paying field talent (talent on assignment with clients)
• Mindset to seek continuous improvement through more efficient and effective processes and be agile in a fast paced and changing environment
• Understanding of general accounting principles and consideration of impact when updating or changing processes or creating reports
• Coordinate and provide training to managers/supervisors regarding changes in processes and to receive feedback from team
• Understand intimately each process performed by team
• Communication and candid discussions with CFO and/or Controller on a weekly basis
• Conduct weekly one to ones with team managers, including annual evaluations, mentoring, and coaching plans
• Succession Planning
• Manage Off-Shore resources
• Inventory at risk positions, reduce voluntary turnover
• Lead multiple process improvement projects
• SME on multiple company-wide process improvement teams
• Review software solutions to improve efficiencies
• Reduce duplication of efforts and manual processes
• Build Change Resiliency within team
• Assist with various audits related to financial, tax or payroll compliance
• Manage team workflow/volume and participation in hiring managers/supervisors
• Help to create an environment of high morale, motivation and teamwork and improve employee engagement
• Other centralized payroll team projects and duties as assigned