Senior Director - Payroll and HR Services

Consumer Direct Care Network

$179K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll and HR, payroll taxation, or large-scale administrative operations.
  • Demonstrated success leading Directors and/or multi-functional senior managers.
  • Master's degree in business, Accounting, HR Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of Payroll as a service, payroll operations, payroll taxation, HR compliance, and systems integration.
  • Experience with Workday preferred.
  • Proven success leading large, distributed teams.
  • Strong executive communication, change management, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior leadership over Payroll, Payroll Tax, Training & Talent and HR functions, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial goals.
  • Develop and execute long-term operational strategies, including automation and process optimization.
  • Lead and support Directors and senior managers through coaching and mentorship.
  • Oversee enterprise compliance across payroll taxation, employment laws, and workforce policies.
  • Establish governance structures for integration between Payroll, Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, and Operations.
  • Develop and manage large operational budgets for cost efficiency.
  • Champion data-driven decision-making and present strategic updates to executive leadership.

Benefits

  • A rewarding career helping others
  • Fun and engaging work environment built on team unity
  • Job satisfaction knowing you make a difference in the work you do
  • Professional training to help advance your skills for career development
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation accrued at 3.07 hours per pay period
  • Two Paid Floating Holidays and Nine Paid Federal Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement plan & discretionary company match
  • Paid Parental Leave and Supplemental insurance options.
Full Job Description
General information

Date

Monday, June 29, 2026

Location

US - Remote

Remote/Hybrid

Yes

Position Level

Senior Director

Employment Type

Full time

Career Field

Human Resources

Pay Type

Annually

Pay Range
$ 179,000 - $ 190,000

Description & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director - Payroll and HR Services is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for shaping, optimizing, and governing the full employee lifecycle across payroll administration, payroll tax operations, recruiting, training and human resources services. This role leads multiple functional Directors, oversees large-scale financial and compliance-sensitive operations, and ensures integrated service delivery across the organization.

Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of senior leadership, the Senior Director establishes strategy, drives cross-functional alignment, and ensures operational excellence to support a large, distributed workforce. The role applies deep expertise in Payroll, HR, Payroll Tax, and workforce systems to build scalable processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and create an exceptional employee experience from recruitment to the entire employment life cycle. This leader serves as the primary executive liaison for all payroll, training & talent and HR operations with internal business partners, state and federal agencies, and external auditors.

JOB DUTIES

  • Provide senior leadership over Payroll, Payroll Tax, Training & Talent and Human Resources functions, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial goals.
  • Develop and execute long-term operational strategies, including automation, process optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable staffing models.
  • Lead and support Directors and senior managers through coaching, mentorship, and accountability to promote high performance and organizational readiness.
  • Oversee enterprise compliance across payroll taxation, employment laws, wage/hour regulations, benefits administration, and workforce policies.
  • Establish governance structures for cross-functional integration between Payroll, Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, and Operations.
  • Develop and manage large operational budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and investment prioritization.
  • Represent the organization in interactions with external agencies, auditors, and key vendor partnerships.
  • Champion data-driven decision-making through analytics, KPI development, forecasting, and predictive reporting.
  • Drive organizational culture and learning initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and operational capability.
  • Present strategic updates, risk assessments, and operational recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll and HR, payroll taxation, or large-scale administrative operations.
  • Demonstrated success leading Directors and/or multi-functional senior managers.
  • Master's degree in business, Accounting, HR Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of Payroll as a service, payroll operations, payroll taxation, HR compliance, and systems integration.
  • Experience with Workday preferred
  • Proven success leading large, distributed teams.
  • Strong executive communication, change management, and strategic planning skills.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background screening
  • Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours, if needed, to meet the job requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
  • If remote or hybrid, must have own reliable internet service


The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

When you join Consumer Direct Care Network, you will be exposed to numerous professional development opportunities. We welcome your contributions and value your integrity as we collaborate on work that moves us all toward a compassionate community. We have a long history of helping individuals build their careers in the home-care industry. This is truly a place where there is something for everyone, whether you are looking to support a particular lifestyle, seeking professional growth, or seeking new and challenging work, all in an expanding nationwide company with that small-company feel. Most importantly, you will experience the satisfaction of working in a culture built on caring. Caring for others comes naturally at Consumer Direct Care Network, based on our long history of connecting people and championing change, all geared toward helping others. We are proud of the longevity and loyalty of our employees. Their commitment to doing good work is what makes us a leader in the industry.

As a Consumer Direct Care Network team member you will receive:

  • A rewarding career helping others
  • Fun and engaging work environment built on team unity
  • Job satisfaction knowing you make a difference in the work you do and lives we serve
  • Professional training to help advance your skills for career development


Based on your position and employment status, you may be eligible for:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation accrued at 3.07 hours per pay period to use when accrued
  • Two Paid Floating Holidays
  • Nine Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Safe Sick Time accrued at 1 hour per 30 worked to use when accrued
  • Instant Earnings Option
  • 401(k) Retirement plan & discretionary company match
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance


Base Min.

$ 179,000

Base Max.

$ 190,000

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