About the RoleWeDriveU is looking for a Payroll Director to lead our payroll operations supporting a diverse, multi-state workforce that includes both union and non-union employees. This role is responsible for overseeing all payroll functions, both strategic and day-to-day, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with collective bargaining agreements and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in union payroll, system integrations, and process improvement, with a focus on building a collaborative and high-performing team.
What You'll Do- Lead payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple divisions and regions.
- Manage union benefit contributions, wage deductions, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Oversee payroll governance and internal controls to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and integrate payroll systems across the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement and implement solutions to operational challenges, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
- Maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with evolving business needs.
- Stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and communicate key updates to employees and business partners.
- Lead with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and employee experience.
What You Bring- Demonstrated experience with Workday implementation and optimization, along with a strong background in national payroll operations and processes.
- 10+ years of payroll leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations.
- 5+ years managing union payroll, preferably within transportation, hospitality, or travel industries.
- Proven experience leading the implementation of a new enterprise HR and payroll platform, driving data integrity, automation, and process improvement at scale
- Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and related compliance.
- Expertise with cloud-based payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as ADP, Kronos, Workday, or UKG.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools.
- Strong understanding of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
- Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and scalable payroll operations.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications- ADP experience is preferred
- Experience with Workday
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience interpreting and implementing union agreements.
- Experience leading payroll integrations following acquisitions or system migrations.
We OfferPhysical Health
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
Financial Health
- Competitive compensation packages-including base salary, bonus, and benefits-along with unlimited PTO.
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Financial Wellness Tool
- Commuter Benefits
Emotional Health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Pet & Legal Insurance
Personal Development
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
*Benefits vary by position and location
