Director of Payroll (In-Person Role)

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees.

AMDA is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and experienced Director of Payroll to lead and manage payroll operations across both our Los Angeles and New York campuses, as well as for remote employees nationwide.

Job Summary

This Los Angeles-based, fully in-person role will directly oversee the Payroll Administrator in Los Angeles, while also being hands-on responsible for running payroll for our New York campus. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and working closely with the Senior Vice President of Human Resources (SVPHR), this role plays a critical function in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance with multi-state regulations, and alignment with institutional policies and goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all payroll operations for AMDA's Los Angeles and New York campuses, and for remote employees across the U.S.
• Directly supervise the California-based Payroll Administrator, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution for the LA campus.
• Serve as the primary processor for bi-weekly payroll for the New York campus.
• Audit and approve all payrolls across locations before final submission.
• Maintain consistency in payroll processes, documentation, and compliance across employee types and locations.
• Act as the institutional subject matter expert on payroll laws, systems, and processes, in close collaboration with HR.
• Ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance, including for remote workers.

New York Payroll Operations

California and Remote Oversight

Compliance, Reporting, and Optimization

Qualifications

Position Information

Diversity And Qualifications

AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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