Payroll Director

Payroll Director

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Director to lead enterprise payroll operations for a complex, multi-jurisdiction workforce in California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll administration across domestic and international populations while strengthening processes, controls, and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with Finance, HR, and senior leadership in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for U.S. and international employee groups, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee paid leave and time-off administration, maintaining reliable tracking practices and resolving issues that affect payroll accuracy.
• Manage payroll-related employee support communications, providing timely and thorough responses to questions from staff and leaders.
• Design, document, and refine payroll procedures and internal controls to support compliance, operational efficiency, and organizational growth, including expansion into additional jurisdictions and updates to payroll or timekeeping platforms.
• Lead payroll tax setup and ongoing compliance activities across federal, state, local, and international requirements as needed.
• Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts, including tax balances, clearing accounts, general ledger items, garnishments, employee advances, and other earnings or deduction liabilities.
• Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing guidance, training, and oversight across processing, audit, and compliance responsibilities.
• Ensure payroll documentation and records are retained in line with legal standards and company policy.
• Approve and audit employee status and compensation changes throughout the employment lifecycle to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Produce payroll reporting, analytics, and audit support for leadership, including workers' compensation payroll audits and coordination with internal partners and external auditors.