A Payroll Director, also called Payroll Manager, manages and oversees all the payroll procedures of a company. They administer regular payments to employees and manage the teams involved in the preparation of payroll.
A Payroll Director, also called Payroll Manager, manages and oversees all the payroll procedures of a company. They administer regular payments to employees and manage the teams involved in the preparation of payroll. They are also responsible for reporting issues related to payroll to the top management professionals. Payroll Directors have extensive knowledge about employee compensation and the guidelines related to it.
What does a Payroll Director do?
A Payroll Director audit the complete payroll process of a company. They approve exemptions, set guidelines for the distribution of employee compensation, and manage any salary-related issues or changes. Their main goal is to ensure that all employees in the organization receive fair and accurate compensation in a timely manner. They are also responsible for compiling payroll reports to receive reviews from the management.
Job brief
Our company is on the lookout for a Payroll Director to join our HR team of experts. You will be responsible for managing all transaction-related procedures and establishing a strong payroll strategy for the company. To be successful in this role, you must have prior work experience in managing payroll. If you are diligent in your work and have strong attention to detail, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Approve transactions and review exemptions
Manage the various aspects of payroll
Maintain the payroll system and report problems to senior management
Make changes like salary adjustments as stipulated by the management
Ensure that the company follows the best payroll practices
Oversee all the personnel related to payroll
Use payroll tools and software
Develop periodical payroll reports and pass them on to the management for review
Stay up-to-date with federal tax laws and regulations
Respond to any payroll related inquiries
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, finance, or related field
5+ years of proven work experience as a payroll manager or director
Knowledge of payroll software like UZIO, Zenefits
Data entry management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Organizational and leadership skills
Extensive knowledge of federal tax laws and labor regulations
