Payroll Director

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Payroll for a mission‑driven, community‑focused organization providing essential services across California. This is a full‑time, exempt, hybrid position based in South San Francisco, CA, offering a mix of in‑office collaboration and flexible remote work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Payroll leads a high‑volume, complex payroll function within a highly regulated environment, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and organizational leadership to strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls. The ideal leader brings a collaborative mindset, strong operational judgment, and a commitment to inclusive, people‑centered practices.

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PERKS

• Competitive annual compensation range of $125,000–$135,000
• Hybrid work schedule supporting flexibility and work–life balance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and organizational closure periods
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs with employer support

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on‑time delivery
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and tax regulations
• Lead audits and internal reviews related to payrollolariº, benefits, and regulatory requirements
• Develop, document, and continuously improve payroll processes and standard operating procedures
• Supervise, mentor, and support payroll team members in an inclusive, high‑performance environment
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership to support organizational goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership experience in payroll operations within a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of California payroll, wage, and hour requirements.
• Experience with enterprise payroll and timekeeping systems; system implementations a plus.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and communicate effectively across stakeholders.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, equity, and inclusive workplace practices.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This role offers a competitive compensation range of $125,000–$135,000, aligned with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and long‑term success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement and deferred compensation programs with strong employer participation; generous paid time off; paid holidays and personal days; employee assistance resources; and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity majeая, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability همه, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair‑chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and bias‑free talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.