Payroll Director

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Lead the Payroll team in developing, implementing, and overseeing payroll programs for operations in the United States within the firm and its affiliates
• Manage compliance requirements for payroll operations, including the development and implementation of payroll policies and practices
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on the interpretation of payroll policies and practices
• Enhance data audit processes to ensure consistency and accuracy of automated data
• Stay updated on current laws, trends, and best practices in payroll, compensation, and benefits, and assess them for potential implementation, making recommendations when necessary
• Manage general ledger processes and foster relationships between payroll and accounting stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Employee Tax Team and pay and tax vendors for calculation and remittance processes, as well as internal HR and assignee communication for seamless processing
• Work with project teams to automate payroll processes through HRIS enhancements and implementations
• Develop a team of benefits experts across both countries and ensure cross-training for business continuity purposes
• Promote a customer service mindset within the Payroll team and vendors, and provide coaching and assessment of team members and vendors across all aspects of the Payroll service delivery model

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing payroll across multiple locations/geographies
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with vendors, managers, employees, and HR team members
• Analytical skills to develop comprehensive analysis and proposals
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and the ability to align current programs for compliance
• Ability to translate vision into action, manage multiple priorities, improve operations, and maintain positive relationships while delivering results
• Expertise and leadership regarding payroll requirements for employee equity grants/vesting, including multinational taxation and expatriate employees
• Experience with Workday Payroll is required
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain continuous engagement within the team and across departments

Company DescriptionAlari Search specializes in the placement of Accounting and Finance professionals. Our customized recruiting approach is based on building strong relationships with our clients and candidates. Our recruiting team is experienced in several industries including manufacturing, technology, oil & gas, health care, financial services, insurance, professional services, real estate, hospitality, and public accounting.

Alari Search is a sister division of Alari Financial Consultants LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in accounting and finance recruiting on an interim, contract, and contract-to-hire basis.Company DescriptionAlari Search specializes in the placement of Accounting and Finance professionals. Our customized recruiting approach is based on building strong relationships with our clients and candidates. Our recruiting team is experienced in several industries including manufacturing, technology, oil & gas, health care, financial services, insurance, professional services, real estate, hospitality, and public accounting.\r
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Alari Search is a sister division of Alari Financial Consultants LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in accounting and finance recruiting on an interim, contract, and contract-to-hire basis.

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