Payroll Director Job Description

The Payroll Director is someone in a company who is responsible for overseeing and administering payroll.

This individual may be your finance director or another employee.

The Payroll Director also performs various administrative functions such as making sure that the company’s payroll is done on time and accurately, and that employees are receiving the proper compensation and benefits.

The Payroll Director or someone from your company also handles payroll tax returns and federal and state mandated reporting.

The Payroll Director has the responsibility of making sure that all payroll laws and regulations are being followed.

There may be specific laws and regulations in your area that are specific to your business.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Payroll Director to lead our team of payroll professionals and ensure that our employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Director will be responsible for developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures, overseeing the work of the payroll team, and resolving any payroll issues that may arise. If you have experience leading a payroll team and are committed to providing excellent customer service, we want to hear from you!

Payroll Director Duties:

• Use payroll software and other computer applications to ensure all payroll related tasks are performed accurately and on time
• Perform all payroll-related duties including, but not limited to, calculating wages, taxes, and benefits
• Prepare payroll reports, including wage statements, W-2s, and 1099s
• Provide timely and accurate responses to payroll related inquiries
• Procure and maintain the effective functioning of all payroll systems
• Attend to and process payroll (payroll changes, payroll check issuance, direct deposits, and processing of pay stubs)
• Maintain payroll records and files in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provide leadership, direction, and influence to staff within the department
• Research new technologies and procedures, make recommendations to affect change, and report findings to management
• Make recommendations to management regarding decisions and actions necessary to ensure a productive department

Payroll Director Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field
• 2+ years payroll experience
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws
• Ability to train new staff on new practices
• Ability to maintain daily payroll records
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements And Skills:

• Manage payroll processes including time tracking, payroll processing, and benefits administration
• Conduct payroll processing, including ledger reconciliation, payroll tax filing, and FLSA compliance
• Research and monitor state, local, and federal regulatory and compliance issues
• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and workers’ compensation
• Manage human resources and benefits administration
• Recruit, hire, and train employees
• Develop and maintain employee relations programs

At [Company Name], we’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, nationalities, genders, and expressions, and ages. We’re especially interested in hearing from veterans and individuals