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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Director to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Huntersville, North Carolina. This role oversees accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing, strengthens compliance practices, and drives improvements across payroll systems and workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise payroll leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and optimization of HRIS and timekeeping environments.
Job Responsibility:
Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly processing across multiple states
Establish and maintain payroll controls, audits, and review procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Lead the administration and optimization of ADP Workforce Now and partner with internal teams on payroll-related HRIS and ERP functionality
Oversee payroll data integrity by coordinating information from timekeeping, HR, benefits, and finance systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify payroll workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and reduce processing issues
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business partners to resolve payroll discrepancies, support planning, and improve service delivery
Provide leadership for payroll system enhancements and implementation efforts involving Workday HRIS, Workday Payroll, Workday ERP, and related platforms
Monitor tax filings, deductions, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and compliant payroll administration
Requirements:
Extensive experience leading full-cycle payroll operations in a manager or director-level capacity