Title:  Senior Director, Payroll

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Payroll is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing by managing all aspects of our in-house payroll operations.  In addition, the Senior Director of Payroll must have a compliance and service-oriented approach for all internal and external partners.  This person will provide tactical and strategic input to ensure best practices for payroll issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all functions of payroll operations ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and on time while identifying opportunities for process improvement, including coordination with Corporate and property Human Resource teams.
•  Manage the performance of all direct reports.  Hire, train and provide on-going development opportunities for payroll staff and serve as escalation point for complex payroll issues and inquiries.
•  Partner with the Accounting Department to verify payroll accounts are reconciled properly and that all payments are reflected accurately on each employee’s record. 
•  Identify and establish auditing practices and procedures.
•  Document and maintain internal controls over financial reporting for the payroll cycle for all locations.
•  Process year round payroll, year-end reporting and systems reports as requested or needed.
•  Manage vendor relationships to ensure service levels are met and oversee system integrations with SAP (i.e. ADP, Fidelity).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and multi-state taxation.
• Knowledge of payroll systems; experience with SAP/SuccessFactors and Work Force Software timekeeping highly preferred.
• Experience with equity compensation, executive compensation, 401(k) deferrals, deferred compensation plans, etc.
• Understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Strong MS Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills including written and oral communications.
• Exceptionally detail oriented, professional attitude, strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to be independent and thorough in examination and analysis.
• Commitment to the review, audit, and verification to ensure 100% accuracy for every payroll.
• Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate working relationships throughout the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 10 – 15 years of payroll experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ of multi-state payroll experience
• At least 5 years of management experience