Payroll Director

World Insurance Associates, LLC. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Director to lead our payroll department and oversee all aspects of payroll administration. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in our payroll processes, serving over 3,000 employees across three growing insurance and financial service companies.

• Payroll Administration: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including payroll processing, tax withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with wage and hour regulations. Ensure accurate and timely payment of wages to employees, including salaried, hourly, and contingent workers.
• Audits and Reporting: Coordinate internal and external audits of payroll processes and records. Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, filings, and reconciliations as required by regulatory agencies, management, finance, and stakeholders.
• Payroll Systems Management: Manage payroll systems, software, and technology platforms to support payroll processing and reporting. Evaluate and implement enhancements to payroll systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, eliminate manual tasks, and leverage automation and technology solutions. Implement best practices and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Strategic Planning and Analysis: Develop and implement payroll strategies, policies, and procedures to support organizational goals and objectives. Conduct regular analysis of payroll data, trends, and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and direction to the payroll team, including payroll managers, specialists, and administrators. Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll administration, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing payroll operations in a midsize to large company.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, tax codes, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team of payroll professionals.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, software, and technology platforms, with experience implementing and optimizing payroll systems and processes. Experience in UKG and Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex payroll data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate payroll-related information to employees, management, and stakeholders.

World Insurance Associates, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.