Director of Payroll; Payroll Director

Position: Director of Payroll (Payroll Director)

Location: 8226 Philips Highway

Suite 101

Job :3130

# of Openings:1

Redwire’s Jacksonville facility is Made for the Mission, serving as the company’s corporate headquarters and providing 37,000 square feet of space dedicated to engineering design, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing of flight hardware. The site features professional office areas that support design, analysis, and collaborative program work, alongside specialized labs equipped to test components, prototypes, and mission‑ready systems. Jacksonville is a hub for Redwire’s pioneering work in in‑space manufacturing, remote operations, 3D printing in space, lunar regolith sintering, and advanced cabling and harnessing.

Through this blend of engineering capability and cutting‑edge research, the facility is helping shape the technologies that will drive the future of space exploration and manufacturing.

Redwire Space, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations for a multi-state employee population. This individual will lead a team of payroll professionals, ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in multi-state payroll in a highly regulated environment.

Strong leadership skills, and a commitment to accuracy and employee satisfaction are a must.

• Maintain payroll compliance, safeguarding sensitive information, and supporting Redwire’s mission through reliable and efficient payroll administration.
• Develop and implement payroll strategies that align with company goals and support organizational growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and exceptional service.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy, prevent errors, and safeguard company assets.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers, tax authorities, and other relevant vendors.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all US employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with varying state laws regarding wages, deductions, and reporting.
• Manage all payroll tax filings, including federal, state, local income taxes, FICA, FUTA, SUTA and other mandated with holdings and contributions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll deductions, including benefits premiums, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and other pre/post-tax deductions.
• Oversee year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation.
• Manage and resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries efficiently and effectively.
• Stay current with all federal, state, local payroll tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., FLSA, IRS, Department of Labor).
• Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related risks.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external payroll audits.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive payroll policies and procedures.
• Ensure all payroll processes are SOX compliant.
• Define and implement payroll strategy, team structure, and efficient, compliant processes
• Analyze department budget needs and contribute to budget development, including identifying cost‑savings opportunities.
• Travel occasionally to other Redwire business units to attend meetings or support payroll operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a leadership/director-level, operating in multiple states.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, and state specific wage and hour laws.
• Experience with major payroll/HRIS systems is essential.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

• Experience processing payroll using Paycor is highly desired.
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