Corporate Director of Payroll

Property Description

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States.

As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals.

Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Are you a hands‑on payroll leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex environment? Do you know Workday Payroll inside and out and enjoy rolling up your sleeves while leading a high‑performing team?

We’re looking for a
Corporate Director of Payroll & Payroll Compliance to lead and execute payroll operations across a large, multi‑state organization supporting 13,000+ team members. This is a highly visible leadership role that blends strategic oversight with day‑to‑day execution—perfect for someone who wants to make a real impact while staying close to the work.

In this role, you’ll serve as the Workday Payroll SME, drive compliance across jurisdictions, partner cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations, and lead a talented payroll team—all while ensuring payroll runs accurately, efficiently, and on time.

This is not a purely strategic role—we’re looking for a leader who is in the details, solving problems, and driving results.

Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) the Atlanta area and work onsite in Dunwoody, GA on a hybrid schedule (4 days per week).

• Lead and personally oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls across all entities
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution for a multi‑state workforce of 10,000+ employees
• Review, approve, and reconcile payroll prior to transmission to third‑party providers (e.g., ADP, OSV)
• Support payroll readiness for new property openings, transitions, and acquisitions
• Manage complex payroll activities including bonuses, garnishments, and adjustments

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, including Managers and Specialists
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear expectations and ensure team productivity and performance

• Serve as the primary SME for Workday Payroll, including configuration, processing, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Partner with HRIS and external consultants to identify system issues and lead testing through resolution
• Lead payroll system implementations, enhancements, and integrations (timekeeping, benefits, GL)
• Drive system adoption, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and garnishments
• Oversee payroll tax administration,…