Director of Payroll

Payroll Director is responsible for managing a team of payroll professionals

and will have accountability for the accurate and timely processing of the

company’s payroll (6,500 employees encompassing hourly and salaried Team

Members), processing and management of garnishments, and maintaining and

reporting payroll taxes.  This position is the key liaison between HR,

Payroll and Finance / Accounting to troubleshoot issues, collaborate on projects

and provide accurate payroll information, as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Directly manage payroll operations

payroll processing and garnishments) and payroll tax (multi-state and federal

payroll tax functions) functions to ensure all payroll processes and

responsibilities are being achieved, completed in a timely manner and are in

compliance with federal and state regulations.

time & attendance system.

payroll, garnishments, and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement

changes leading to best-practice operations.

restaurant employees, restaurant leadership, and support center employees) for

payroll and paycheck related inquiries and resolution, as needed, including

maintaining a system for payroll team weekend coverage

ensure team is following wage and hour compliance and best practices

HR and the Accounting and Finance teams to enhance collaboration / communication

and manage issues to resolution

regulatory requirements and company policies

implementation of an alternative HRIS, including participating in the set-up of

the software to fit our business and reviewing current payroll procedures to

identify best practice opportunities as we bring payroll in-house.

assigned.

verbal and written communication skills.

to effectively plan, organize and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level

of quality.

strategic thinking and good judgment when faced with complex or difficult

situations and decisions.

Education / Experience :

payroll managerial experience ( 15 years), in lieu of a college degree is

required

experience required. Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or

management role with Payroll oversight

operations and Federal, State and local payroll laws required

with a system conversion or implementation preferred.

required

preferred

payrolls and payroll tax

employees considered a plus

customer service consistently in a professional manner

payroll-related compliance and reporting requirements

problem solving skills

listening and communication skills

capability and ability to guide, coach, and develop people

resolution process

customer requests / priorities effectively in a fast paced environment and

make quick decisions