Senior Director – Payroll and HR Services

Consumer Direct Care Network

. Provide senior leadership over Payroll, Payroll Tax, Training & Talent and Human Resources functions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $179,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Payroll, HR, and operational strategy development, with a focus on compliance, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to manage large teams and budgets while fostering organizational culture and employee engagement.

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12+ Years Leadership ExperienceExpert Knowledge of Payroll OperationsExperience with WorkdayStrong Executive Communication SkillsChange Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Payroll OperationsPayroll TaxationHR ComplianceSystems IntegrationBudget ManagementKPI DevelopmentPredictive ReportingProcess OptimizationRisk MitigationData-Driven Decision-Making

Soft Skills

CoachingMentorshipAccountabilityStrategic PlanningEmployee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax ComplianceEmployment LawsWage/Hour RegulationsBenefits AdministrationWorkforce PoliciesCross-Functional IntegrationOperational StrategiesOrganizational CultureLeadership DevelopmentExecutive Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior leadership over Payroll, Payroll Tax, Training & Talent and Human Resources functions
Develop and execute long-term operational strategies, including automation, process optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable staffing models
Lead and support Directors and senior managers through coaching, mentorship, and accountability
Oversee enterprise compliance across payroll taxation, employment laws, wage/hour regulations, benefits administration, and workforce policies
Establish governance structures for cross-functional integration between Payroll, Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, and Operations
Develop and manage large operational budgets
Represent the organization in interactions with external agencies, auditors, and key vendor partnerships
Champion data-driven decision-making through analytics, KPI development, forecasting, and predictive reporting
Drive organizational culture and learning initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and operational capability
Present strategic updates, risk assessments, and operational recommendations to executive leadership and the Board
Shape, optimize, and govern the full employee lifecycle across payroll administration, payroll tax operations, recruiting, training, and human resources services
Serve as the primary executive liaison for payroll, training and talent, and HR operations with internal business partners, state and federal agencies, and external auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll and HR, payroll taxation, or large-scale administrative operations
Demonstrated success leading Directors and/or multi-functional senior managers
Expert knowledge of Payroll as a service, payroll operations, payroll taxation, HR compliance, and systems integration
Experience with Workday preferred
Proven success leading large, distributed teams
Strong executive communication, change management, and strategic planning skills
Must be able to successfully pass a background screening
Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours, if needed, to meet the job requirements
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
If remote or hybrid, must have own reliable internet service
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Consumer Direct Care Network does not provide visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions to employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rewarding career helping others
Fun and engaging work environment built on team unity
Job satisfaction knowing you make a difference in the work you do and lives we serve
Professional training to help advance your skills for career development
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation accrued at 3.07 hours per pay period to use when accrued
Profit-sharing for employees in good standing
Two Paid Floating Holidays
Nine Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Safe Sick Time accrued at 1 hour per 30 worked to use when accrued
Instant Earnings Option
401(k) Retirement plan & discretionary company match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance