Director of Payroll

Dynamic Support Solutions•Irving, TX

8d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Payroll to lead a team of payroll specialists who manage and process payroll for multiple K-12 clients. As Director of Payroll, you will serve as an expert who maintains up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll processing for school districts and non-profit agencies including pre and post payroll processing. You will define company-wide standards for payroll, implement those best practice standards with clients, and work with internal and external staff to resolve issues.

Requirements

5+ Years Experience
Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or equivalent preferred.
Strong knowledge of payroll files and forms including agency filings and bank submissions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and speak effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to lead and motivate a team in a collaborative environment.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communication in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration, and the Board.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit fund accounting preferred.
Previous experience with TRS is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise a team of payroll professionals providing leadership, mentoring, development opportunities, and act as a senior technical resource for escalations.
Implement payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Oversee the onboarding of new clients, including benefit and salary setup.
Train team and, as needed, perform payroll reconciliations including benefit reconciliations, payroll tax, and other liability accounts for multiple clients.
Oversee and manage internal audits of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, pay rates, and payoff reviews.
Manage team through payroll bank file uploads ensuring proper controls are maintained.
Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms, including those required by IRS, TWC, Texas Retirement System (TRS), other statutory deductions, etc.
Orchestrate procedures for the storage of physical and computerized files, including payroll records.
Assist with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Communicate with Human Resource department, district staff, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported; resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
Serve as a backup to payroll specialists, process payrolls as needed, and respond to escalated client requests.
Other duties as assigned.