We are currently hiring a Director of Payroll to lead and direct Greystone's payroll function. The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 multi-state employees. This role oversees payroll operations leveraging Workday Payroll and OSV (outsourced payroll vendor) solutions, ensuring seamless integration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. This position will report to the Chief People Services Officer and manage and mentor a payroll specialist. Experience with One Source Virtual and Workday is required. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end payroll operations for all employees across multiple states and companies. - Responsible for all aspects of timely end-to-end payroll processing, state registrations, payroll adjustments, tax withholdings, deductions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. - Oversee payroll for special compensation, including bonuses, awards, and tax gross ups. - Vendor Management - Serve as primary point of contact for outsourced payroll vendor (OSV) including managing vendor performance, SLAs, and issue resolution; collaborate with vendor to improve service delivery, reporting, and compliance alignment. - Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve accuracy and reduce manual processes. - Oversee payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, State, and local regulations, managing multi-state requirements and remote employee considerations. - Implement internal controls, audit readiness protocols, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard payroll integrity. - Develop and mentor a payroll specialist, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. - Manage payroll system configurations, including managing vendor relationships. - Conduct comprehensive assessments of payroll processes and recommend strategic improvements aligned with future organizational needs. - Collaborate with internal teams-including Finance, HR, Benefits, and Legal-to improve payroll workflows, reduce errors, and enhance data accuracy. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration preferred. - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required. - At least 10 years of progressive experience in payroll management including direct management of payroll for a mid-sized company (~1,000 employees). - Proven expertise in Workday required. - Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors (OSV or similar) - Strong understanding of payroll controls, best practices, laws / regulations, and federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements. - Advanced proficiency in leveraging available (standard) reporting for payroll processing controls, error tracking and payroll reconciliation. - Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. - Advanced excel skills. - Management skills including mentoring direct reports and developing payroll talent. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. - Record of accomplishment delivering exceptional customer service to employees and internal partners Greystone offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and benefit package. The base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $1800,000/year. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the annual review process.