Director of Payroll

LEMONTREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC•Mclean, VA

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Director of Payroll provides strategic and operational leadership for all payroll functions across the organization. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while optimizing systems, controls, and reporting. The Director of Payroll partners with HR, Finance, and Operations to support workforce planning, labor cost management, and regulatory compliance across multi-site and multi-state operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
8 + years of progressive payroll leadership experience
Experience managing payroll in a healthcare, union, or multi-state environment strongly preferred
Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP or comparable platforms)
Demonstrated experience leading audits and compliance initiatives
Expert knowledge of wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leadership
Strong communication and team leadership skills

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees (exempt, non-exempt, union, and contract where applicable)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Maintain compliance with healthcare-specific regulations affecting pay practices (shift differentials, on-call, credential-based pay, etc.)
Ensure timely tax filings, wage reporting, and reconciliations
Maintain audit-ready payroll records and internal controls
Develop payroll strategy aligned with organizational growth and workforce needs
Lead, coach, and develop payroll staff and managers
Establish performance metrics for accuracy, timeliness, and service delivery
Partner with Finance on labor forecasting, accruals, and budget alignment
Oversee payroll systems, integrations, and data governance (HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, general ledger)
Implement process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce processing time
Lead payroll-related system implementations, upgrades, and vendor management
Provide executive reporting on labor costs, overtime trends, and payroll variances
Support compliance reporting, audits, and internal investigations as needed
Partner with HR and Operations to monitor staffing costs and workforce trends
Ensure strong internal controls to prevent errors, overpayments, and fraud
Manage responses to payroll inquiries, disputes, and regulatory requests
Maintain business continuity plans for payroll operations