Assistant Director of Payroll

Assistant Director of Payroll

Type of Position Full time

Search Location(s) Manhattan, NY

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Job Brief

Reporting to and collaborating with the Payroll Director, the Assistant Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the payroll department.

Shift Worked : 09 : 00AM-05 : 00PM

Weekly Hours : 37.5

FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay range : 90,000 - 100,000

The Assistant Director will ensure employees are paid accurately and timely while maintaining strict compliance with tax laws, union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and organization policies, while supporting the implementation of payroll-related strategic initiatives. This is a key leadership role that requires collaboration across the organization with departments such as Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Some key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Key Responsibilities

Leading and managing end-to-end payroll processing for all staff

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, union CBAs, and internal policies

Supervising payroll corrections, overpayment recoveries, and third-party vendor payments

Maintaining precise payroll records and ensuring data integrity

Preparing and delivering timely payroll reports to internal and external stakeholders

Assisting in year-end activities, including W-2 processing

Responding and resolving employee payroll inquiries

Supporting audits and implementing system, quality and process improvements

Collaborating with HR and Finance teams on cross-functional projects

Supervising and mentoring payroll staff, including a Payroll Supervisor and Bookkeeper

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are required. A minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience with payroll tax compliance, coupled with in-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, is essential to be successful in this role. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll software (e.g., Oracle HCM) with HRIS and payroll system integrations are a must. Exceptionally keen attention to detail, analytical, and critical thinking skills are required.

Must be collaborative, flexible, and be able to exhibit discretion and confidentiality.