Payroll Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Payroll Director is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of payroll operations, including compliance, garnishments, time and attendance, taxation, and reporting for union/non-union employees. This position leads and develops a team of payroll professionals responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all wage payments, benefit deductions, and related tax with holdings. Partners closely on payroll, timekeeping, and reporting matters with IT, Finance, and HR.

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Lead and develop the payroll team and facilitate high volume on and off-cycle weekly payroll process
• Develop and implement processes to ensure consistent high quality, accurate, and efficient payroll processes
• Plan, lead, and coordinate continuous improvement efforts to enable efficient execution, accuracy, and compliance of all payroll processes
• Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll
• Ensure all payroll batches have appropriate back‑up documentation and approvals prior to closing and disbursing the batches
• Ensure successful transmission of direct deposits by reconciling bank confirmations to payroll reports
• Remit payroll taxes and governmental reporting
• Assist the General Ledger team with payroll related reconciliations
• Participate and assist in external and internal audits
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), and best practices
• Identify and assist with the development of support materials for team use (e.g., SOPs; training manuals; job aids)
• Develop and maintain metrics that assess quality performance and identify root causes
• Stay current in payroll and payroll tax laws and requirements
• Drive strategic initiatives to integrate payroll systems with workforce management and HRIS, ensuring seamless data flow and enhanced operational efficiency
• Collaborate with IT and HR to implement and optimize payroll‑related technologies and systems
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Ensure timely and accurate processing and reporting of 401k deferrals
• Implement checks and balances and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and accuracy in payroll processes
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years of Payroll management experience
• Strong familiarity with complex time and attendance in a union and non‑union environment
• Knowledge of tip compliance and payroll taxes
• Experience training and developing accounting counterparts in department functions
• Strong organizational skills, detail‑oriented, innovative, flexible, task‑oriented, and can work independently with minimal direction
• Must be flexible, able to handle multiple tasks, and establish priorities effectively
• Experience in working with all levels of management, including executives and consulting with various departments
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solving, problems quickly and communicate clearly
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization…