Corporate Payroll Director

Cooper Auto Group•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Today Top Workplace! The Payroll Director is responsible for leading all aspects of payroll operations for one of the largest automotive groups in Oklahoma (1,300+ employees in OKC and Tulsa). This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance with federal and Oklahoma-specific regulations. The Payroll Director serves as a strategic partner to HR and Finance, driving process improvements, system optimization, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership in organizations with 1,000+ employees
Strong knowledge of federal and Oklahoma payroll laws and tax regulations
Demonstrated leadership experience managing payroll teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High level of discretion handling confidential employee data

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multi-state payroll preferred
Proven experience with enterprise payroll systems (Strong preference for Paycom)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee full-cycle payroll processing for 1,300+ employees (hourly, salaried, shift-based, and incentive pay structures)
Ensure compliance with all federal laws (e.g., FLSA, IRS regulations) and Oklahoma-specific requirements (state income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, garnishments)
Manage multi-state payroll compliance if applicable
Lead payroll system administration (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG), including upgrades, integrations, and data integrity
Establish and enforce payroll policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures
Supervise and develop a payroll team (typically 3–8 staff depending on structure)
Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processing (W-2s, corrections, audits)
Coordinate internal and external audits; ensure documentation readiness and compliance
Partner with HR on benefits deductions, leave policies, and compensation changes
Collaborate with Finance on general ledger postings, accruals, and financial reporting
Manage vendor relationships, including payroll providers and tax filing services
Monitor legislative changes impacting payroll in Oklahoma and across applicable states
Drive automation, efficiency improvements, and scalability of payroll operations
Analyze payroll metrics and provide reporting to executive leadership