High Profile has partnered with our client to find a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Payroll to lead and oversee payroll operations with precision and strategic vision. This role involves close collaboration with Human Resources and Benefits to ensure seamless processing of payroll registers and payments while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
As the Senior Director of Payroll, you will manage the processing of semi-monthly payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees. This includes tasks such as reviewing timecards and wages, computing deductions and wages, and ensuring accurate data entry. You will coordinate and lead internal meetings to review and approve gross-to-net payments before final payroll settlements.
Your expertise in payroll systems and tax regulations will ensure proper withholding of federal, state, and local taxes, as well as the production of accurate W2 forms. You will compile and review summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and nontaxable wages while managing payroll project bonuses and verifying deferred compensation.
The role requires proactive communication with business partners to enforce payroll deadlines and resolve discrepancies promptly to guarantee timely payroll. Maintaining accurate payroll records through the design and use of systems like Workday Payroll Software is a critical part of this position.
In addition to payroll leadership, you will oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) department. Responsibilities include reconciling payments to and from vendors, tracking budgetary spending in the general ledger, approving fund disbursements, and ensuring timely invoice payments.
As a leader, you will support and promote a collaborative, employee-oriented culture that values quality, continuous improvement, and high performance. Resolving post-processing payroll issues, making documented adjustments, and working with management to achieve accurate resolutions will also be key duties.
You will analyze and refine current payroll procedures, recommending and implementing policies to maximize efficiency. Delegating tasks to support staff as needed and ensuring seamless operations will round out your responsibilities.
This role requires a strategic and detail-oriented professional who excels in leadership, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration to maintain high standards in payroll and payment operations.

• CPP with 10+ years of payroll experience and 5+ years of managerial experience
• Working knowledge of Workday, especially as it relates to payroll, is required
• Looking for a resilient, patient and influencing leader with a sense of urgency
• Thorough knowledge of payroll policies, practices, and systems
• Experience in a cross-functional role with human resources and finance