Payroll Director

Progressive Staffing LLC•Town of Tonawanda, NY

3d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a rapidly growing technical solutions & equipment company with its headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire a Payroll Director to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and can manage complex payroll operations with ease.

Requirements

5+ years of payroll management experience, minimum of 3 in a leadership role
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar
Experience in multi-state payroll, union payroll, prevailing wages
Strong computer skills; HRIS/Payroll systems – specifically UKG
Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organization and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day payroll operations for the organization
Act as the subject matter expert for all payroll related inquiries, issues, improvements, and implementations
Provide guidance and mentorship to a payroll staff of 3, offering constructive feedback and training when necessary, in order to develop each into a stronger payroll employee
Manage all aspects of the weekly/bi-weekly multistate payroll process which includes union and nonunion members – roughly 1300 employees throughout NY, NJ, MA, NH, CT, PA, & FL
Review payroll prior to processing to ensure accuracy
Lead payroll audits, manage reporting, and ensure accurate documentation
Lead system enhancement projects and implementation, developing internal controls and ensure appropriate training
Maintain a thorough understanding of prevailing wage regulations, wage/hour laws, and payroll tax regulations on local, state, and federal levels to ensure compliance is maintained at all times
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and HR departments to ensure seamless payroll operations
Possess the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume and deadline driven environment
Work well independently as well as in a team environment
Other duties as assigned/as necessary