Payroll Director

MGT

. Lead the design and implementation of the strategy, plan, and roadmap for a world-class payroll function .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, compliance with federal and state regulations, and the implementation of payroll technologies. Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and enhance employee experiences in a dynamic environment.

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Payroll ManagementU.S. Payroll ComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementPayroll System Administration

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ComplianceData AnalysisMulti-State Payroll OperationsPayroll Policy DesignHR Technology ImplementationPayroll Metrics DevelopmentAudit ManagementEmployee Experience EnhancementThird-Party Integration

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdvanced ExcelDayforce HRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPNACPBSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Payroll FunctionCompliance AuditsEmployee FeedbackInternational Payroll OperationsLocal Payroll VendorsStatutory RequirementsAcquisitions SupportInorganic Growth PlanYear-End ReportingOpen Enrollment Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of the strategy, plan, and roadmap for a world-class payroll function
Manage a team overseeing the full life cycle payroll function
Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and post-payroll activities
Respond to and address routine payroll- and compliance-related inquiries
Lead annual audits, compensation reviews, year-end reporting, and open enrollment activities
Oversee international payroll operations, local payroll vendors, and country-specific compliance
Manage payroll due diligence, third-party integration activities, and payroll vendor relationships
Define, design, maintain, and enhance payroll and related HR technologies
Serve as payroll systems subject matter expert focused on employee experience
Assess and deploy a new payroll system for 2026
Support due diligence and combination phases for MGT’s inorganic growth plan
Design and implement payroll policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, tax filings, registrations, and reporting
Monitor employment law and regulatory changes
Identify and implement payroll process improvements
Lead process improvement initiatives
Establish communication channels for employee feedback on payroll matters
Act as liaison between employees and management
Provide consultation and support for payroll operations, HR technologies, and compliance
Develop and analyze payroll and system metrics, data, SLAs, and trends
Lead or contribute to HR lifecycle, HR technology implementation, process improvement, and compliance audit initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, finance, or a related field
Seven (7) or more years of progressive payroll experience, including experience leading a team
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance requirements and state and local payroll tax reporting
Three (3) or more years of project management and solution delivery experience
Ability to plan and lead complex initiatives
Experience with multi-state payroll operations and payroll system administration
Proven ability to improve payroll processes and employee experiences through hands-on, detail-oriented leadership
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize disparate information into clear, actionable reports and recommendations
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently in a virtual, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, diverse, and dynamic environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
Experience in a professional services or hyper growth environment strongly preferred
CPP, NACPB, SHRM-CP/SCP and/or PHR/SPHR certifications preferred
Experience supporting organizations through acquisitions and integration
Experience with Dayforce HRIS preferred
Experience supporting payroll operations outside the United States, including coordination with local payroll vendors and compliance with country-specific payroll and statutory requirements, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Salaried exempt position
Opportunity to support a rapidly growing organization
Opportunity to lead and build a world-class payroll function
Opportunity to enhance payroll and HR technology capabilities
Opportunity to lead project, process improvement, and HR technology initiatives