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Director of Payroll

Irvine, CA 92614

Posted: 05/02/2024 Job Titles: PAY - Payroll Manager Job Number: 5099 Pay Rate: 180,000

Job Description


Alliance Resource Group is partnered with a leading organization in the Orange County area who is looking for a Director of Payroll to oversee the multi-state payroll policies and functions. This role will focus on developing and implementing efficient payroll practices, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and maintaining the integrity of payroll data. The Director will drive process improvements, support organizational goals, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll functions.
Responsibilities:

  • Review quarterly and annual payroll tax filings prepared by third-party providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations by staying informed of updates and leading necessary changes.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to automate and streamline payroll procedures.

  • Develop, document, and enforce payroll-related policies and best practices.

  • Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including taxation of equity-based awards.

  • Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and facilitating upgrades or enhancements.

  • Supervise and support the payroll team, providing training and professional development.

  • Generate payroll-related reports for forecasting, budgeting, and compliance purposes.

  • Collaborate with internal departments to integrate payroll processes with employee benefits and data management.

  • Manage payroll-related audits and liaise with external auditors, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

  • Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for payroll accuracy and efficiency.

  • Ensure the functionality and effectiveness of self-service portals for employees to access payroll information.

  • Handle additional tasks as needed to support payroll operations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

  • 15+ years of payroll management experience, including multi-state payroll operations.

  • 8+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and multi-state tax compliance.

  • Proficiency with payroll systems (experience with Workday is a plus) and adaptability to new software.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for managing complex payroll data and deadlines.

  • Proven ability to streamline processes and implement best practices.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet strict deadlines.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels.

  • High level of confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive payroll information.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking to lead a payroll team and implement transformative processes, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Brandon Barrett, MBA
Recruiting Manager

Brandon was born and raised in Newport Beach not far from our Orange County offices. He has both his BS degree in Finance and his MBA from Chapman University. Brandon loves working with people and has always been a skilled networker, so when the opportunity to work in a sales position in the staffing industry presented itself, he jumped on it. Brandon is an excellent cook and enjoys preparing meals for his family; Tuesday’s are always reserved for taco night. What time should we be over on Tuesday?

If Brandon had a free day he would snowboard for a few hours in the morning, then hustle back down to the ocean for a sunset swim, grab some In-N-Out on the way home and settle in for a movie with his family.

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