Associate Director - Payroll Audit and Compliance

Verizon Communications - Lake Mary, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lake Mary, FL

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

The Associate Director of Payroll Audit and Compliance at Verizon plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processes. This position involves managing a multi-level organization responsible for compliance activities, overseeing payroll financial activities, tracking performance KPIs, and ensuring adherence to payroll regulations both domestically and internationally. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of all Payroll financial activities including budgeting, invoice handling, and capital and expense planning.
• Tracking payroll performance KPIs through data gathering, analysis, and presentation to leadership.
• Managing recoupment efforts related to employee overpayments and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Monitoring US and international Payroll Compliance, including federal and state legislation and vendor relationship management.
• Managing Payroll SOX Control, including process evaluation and proactive monitoring of transactions.
• Handling operational compliance work such as payroll mail services and employee payroll communications.
• Participating in or managing special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three years of people leadership experience.
• Minimum of two years of budget management experience.
• Experience managing US and/or international payroll compliance requirements.
• Reporting and data analysis capability.
• Experience with Workday, PeopleSoft, or other HCM systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant professional certifications.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience with Infor and other time reporting systems.
• Direct vendor relationship management experience.
• Working knowledge of data retention requirements.
• Experience managing multi-level organizations with subordinate people leaders.
• Customer or employee service experience.
• Collections management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with defined work location and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.