Director of Payroll

Foundation Building Materials

About The Position

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success. At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), the Director of Payroll is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of enterprise-wide payroll operations across the United States. This role establishes payroll strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives process standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of Payroll exercises independent judgment and discretion in developing policies, managing risk, and leading a multi-level payroll organization. This role partners closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and IT to ensure payroll operations align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational growth.

Requirements

Extensive experience in payroll leadership, including oversight of multi-state, high-volume payroll operations
Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, wage and hour compliance, and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, including managers and supervisors
Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with enterprise payroll systems, preferably Dayforce
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Proven ability to manage complex projects, drive process improvements, and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

Establish and execute the overall payroll strategy, aligning operations with organizational goals and growth initiatives
Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency and compliance
Provide leadership and direction to payroll management and staff, including setting objectives, evaluating performance, and driving accountability
Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the payroll function, including resource allocation and succession planning
Serve as the subject matter expert and primary advisor to executive leadership on payroll-related matters
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity
Direct the administration of complex payroll elements, including multi-state taxation, garnishments, benefits deductions, and incentive compensation
Ensure payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce) are optimized, maintained, and aligned with operational and reporting needs
Evaluate and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Oversee payroll audits (internal and external), ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of findings
Identify and mitigate payroll-related risks through strong internal controls and governance practices
Provide executive-level reporting, analytics, and insights related to payroll costs, trends, and workforce data
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to support organizational initiatives, including acquisitions, system implementations, and policy changes
Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements
Support integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring
Act as a key stakeholder in enterprise system upgrades and transformations impacting payroll
Perform other duties as assigned to support Payroll and corporate objectives