Director, Payroll

Starz•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director, Payroll will work within a multidisciplinary team to oversee and manage all payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required. or equivalent experience
8+ years multi-state payroll experience
Demonstrated experience in equity compensation, stock administration, and payroll integration processes
Extensive knowledge of Workday & ADP SmartCompliance
Expert in Excel
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll (with particular focus on CA, CO, and NY), including payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation, and guidelines, including, but not limited to: writs of garnishment, child support, levies, subpoenas, etc.
Experience creating and implementing payroll systems and process
Strong sense of urgency to meet strict deadlines
Ability to maintain employee/payroll confidentiality
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Working experience of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels
Must be highly organized

Nice To Haves

CPP preferred

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll administration for multi-state payroll, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements by monitoring regulations and applying updates to payroll practices
Oversee payroll balancing activities, audits, and period-end reporting, including quarterly and annual filings such as tax forms and wage statements
Manage equity compensation payroll activities, including the administration of grants, vesting events, and exercises
Ensure taxes related to equity-based compensation are calculated, withheld, reported, and remitted correctly
Ensure payroll controls are followed to support accuracy, consistency, and regulatory adherence
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and enhance automation to support best-practice operations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to resolve payroll issues, support operational needs, and maintain service quality.
Manage relationships with payroll vendors and auditors
Manage employee pay questions and requests
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Tax, and HR team