Payroll Director

Our client, located in Nashville, is looking for a Payroll Director to join their team.

This is a direct hire opportunity, offering a hybrid schedule and a great opportunity to join a growing organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Ceridian Dayforce, international payroll, and  experience leading a small team

Duties :

• Direct and manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Oversee HRIS payroll data, including pay rate changes, job updates, deductions, and tax configurations.

Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports for accounting, finance, and management teams.

Serve as the primary liaison for payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, and other regulatory submissions.

Maintain and update payroll policies, ensuring alignment with company standards and legislative changes.

Supervise and develop payroll staff, overseeing daily operations and performance management.

Manage relationships with payroll and benefits vendors, including system integrations, data feeds, and funding authorizations for retirement and health accounts.

Partner with Accounting and HR on payroll funding, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.

Ensure integrity of payroll systems, oversee internal controls and self-audit processes, and identify areas for process improvement.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and inclusion while upholding company values.

Requirements :

Must have 10 years experience in payroll with at least 5 years has head of payroll with accounting experience

Must have international payroll experience

Ceridian Dayforce system experience required and must be proficient in MS Office Suite

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Must have strong knowledge of multi-state, multi-site Payroll laws, policies, and procedures

Excellent customer service skills

Title : Payroll Director

Location : Nashville, TN – hybrid schedule

Pay : $90k - $125k depending on experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.