Payroll Director

Description

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of payroll professionals, including training, mentoring, reviewing and assigning workloads, assuring quality control for processes, conducting performance reviews for direct reports, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Oversee and prepare year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution and all year-start processes and responsibilities.
• Oversee payroll operations in a multi-state environment for unionized and non-unionized workforce, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, metrics, and trends to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Lead and contribute to special projects including changes in corporate structure, upgrades, new acquisitions, implementations, standardizations of policies and procedures, policy changes, corporate wide programs, etc.
• Ensure integrity of payroll data, participate in audits and ensure all payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Stay current on payroll legislation and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Lead payroll tax strategy, including planning, filing, reporting, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes with other business functions.
• Ensure timely resolution of payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees and management.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within Workday to enhance efficiency and maximize value
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for payroll operations that aligns with Veolia North America's organizational goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience in a unionized environment is mandatory in a large organization (min, 5000 + employees).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Payroll (CPP), HRCI or related accreditation preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Google Sheets / Microsoft Office and other Google Suite tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience with Workday Payroll, Time and Absence or similar payroll systems is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of payroll management experience, preferably in a large, multi-state, unionized environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid office environment based on activities and company policies.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance