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Director of Payroll
Director of PayrollConexus • Santa Ana, California, USA
Director of Payroll

Director of Payroll

Conexus • Santa Ana, California, USA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Title : Director of Payroll

Compensation : $165000 - $185000 Bonus

Location : Santa Ana CA

Email your word document resume to and reference the subject as Director of Payroll

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Payroll to lead and optimize all payroll operations for our organization. This role oversees payroll processing for 2000 employees and directly manages a team of 6 payroll professionals. The Director will ensure accurate compliant and timely payroll execution while driving continuous improvement across systems processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 2000 employees across multiple locations ensuring accuracy timeliness and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage support and develop a team of 6 payroll staff fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Review and approve payroll runs adjustments garnishments bonuses and off-cycle payments.
  • Maintain and enforce payroll policies procedures workflows and internal controls.
  • Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for leadership HR finance and employees.
  • Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration of employee data benefits and reporting.
  • Coach and mentor team members supporting their growth and optimizing team effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with federal state and local wage and hour laws tax regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee year-end processes including W-2s audits reconciliations and tax filings.
  • Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective action when needed.
  • Optimize payroll systems processes and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Lead system enhancements updates testing and integrations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of payroll procedures and standard operating processes.
  • Leverage data and analytics to monitor payroll performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance HR Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7 years of progressive payroll experience including 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience overseeing payroll for 2000 employees in a multi-state environment.
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations wage and hour laws and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated success managing and developing a payroll team of 5 direct reports.
  • Proficiency with modern payroll systems (e.g. Dayforce ADP UKG) with the ability to optimize and streamline processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail organizational skills and analytical problem-solving.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Email your word document resume to and reference the subject as Director of Payroll

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 165000 - 185000

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