Your guide to landing the best Payroll Director roles. Jobs in this category lie in the finance function of businesses, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, managing payroll systems and processes, along with related financial reporting requirements.
Payroll Director jobs offer attractive compensation, stability, and opportunities for career advancement. As businesses grow, so does the importance and complexity of payroll operations, making these roles highly-valued.
Many Payroll Director positions require a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field, as well as relevant work experience. Key skills include attention to detail, organization, and knowledge of payroll systems.
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Director of Payroll (Functional)
$128K - $216K *
The Director of Payroll is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate payment of wages and salaries while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. This role involves collabo...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
The Director of Payroll will oversee payroll operations for Lark's properties across North America, focusing on compliance and strategic financial management. This role requires expertise in multi-cou...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
The Payroll Manager is responsible for the daily management of U.S. payroll programs, ensuring timely and accurate processing while maintaining data integrity. This role involves overseeing payroll op...
Today
$80K - $120K *
The Manager, Global Payroll will lead the design and development of a world-class payroll function within a fast-paced, global organization. This role involves overseeing payroll processes, ensuring c...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
CharterUP is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and execute payroll operations for a rapidly growing team of over 300 employees and contractors. This role involves managing multi-state payroll processi...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
The Director, Payroll is responsible for overseeing payroll processing for over 20,000 employees across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and organizational policies. This lea...
1 month ago
$119K - $162K *
The Payroll Manager at Retool will oversee all payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll cycles. This role involves managing compliance, improving payroll opera...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Client Support Payroll Services
$80K - $85K *
The Manager, Client Support Payroll Services is responsible for overseeing operations within Payroll Services, managing diverse teams focused on customer service and retention. This role involves desi...
1 month ago
Payroll Manager - North America
$95K - $116K *
The Payroll Manager for North America is responsible for overseeing the entire payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees while maintaining compliance with relevant regul...
2 weeks ago
Director of Finance Operations
$80K - $120K *
The Director of Finance Operations at Compex will lead the collections and cash application functions, focusing on efficiency and compliance. This role involves mentoring a high-performing team, analy...
6 days ago
Payroll Global Service Delivery Lead
$132K - $338K *
The Payroll Global Service Delivery Lead is responsible for overseeing all payroll processes, including payroll services support, tax processes, and payroll accounting for US-based properties. This ro...
1 month ago
Director of Accounting and Finance (Controller)
$80K - $120K *
The Director of Accounting and Finance will oversee all financial management aspects for Dietitian Live, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, and budget preparation. This hands-on role...
Yesterday
Senior Director, Payroll Partnerships
$190K - $200K *
The Senior Director of Payroll Partnerships will lead the payroll partnerships strategy, driving growth and ensuring seamless integration of payroll solutions across various platforms. This role invol...
Today
Payroll Tax Operations Analyst, Filings
$101K - $152K *
The Payroll Tax Operations Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax payments and filings for Square Payroll customers. This role involves improving tax compliance workf...
1 week ago
$149K - $269K *
The Tax Director, North America will oversee all income tax aspects related to the company's financial reporting and forecasting, while managing tax compliance and developing strategies to minimize ta...
1 month ago
$149K - $269K *
The International Tax Director at Parsons will provide strategic advice on international tax issues to minimize the company's worldwide tax burden. This role involves managing corporate international...
1 month ago
$105K - $125K *
The Director of Total Rewards will lead the design and management of compensation and benefits strategies for a midsized global organization. This role involves overseeing compensation planning, benef...
1 month ago
$100K - $150K *
The Human Resources Director will partner with the business unit President and leadership team to develop and manage a comprehensive HR plan that drives business success. This role involves overseeing...
1 month ago
Sr. Director, HRIS, People Analytics, and Global Payroll
$150K - $200K *
The Sr. Director of HRIS, People Analytics, and Global Payroll will lead HR technology initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves overseeing HRIS man...
3 weeks ago
Program Director, Financial Management
$120K - $160K *
The Program Director for Financial Management will lead efforts to modernize the financial operations of the Veterans Health Administration by implementing a new financial acquisition management syste...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
The Director of Finance will lead the development and implementation of financial processes, oversee accounting and bookkeeping, and transition outsourced financial work in-house. This role requires s...
Yesterday
Director, Global HRIS & Americas Payroll (Virtual, North America & Europe)
$80K - $130K *
The Director of Global HRIS and Americas Payroll will oversee the HRIS and Payroll Departments, providing strategic vision and leadership to enhance HR technology infrastructure and streamline payroll...
2 weeks ago
Director, Global HRIS & Americas Payroll (Virtual, North America & Europe)
$80K - $130K *
The Director of Global HRIS and Americas Payroll will oversee the HRIS and Payroll Departments, providing strategic vision and leadership to enhance HR technology infrastructure and streamline payroll...
2 weeks ago
Director, Global HRIS & Americas Payroll (Virtual, North America & Europe)
$120K - $180K *
The Director of Global HRIS and Americas Payroll will oversee the HRIS and Payroll Departments, providing strategic vision and leadership to enhance HR technology infrastructure and streamline payroll...
1 week ago
Director, Global HRIS & Americas Payroll (Virtual, North America & Europe)
$120K - $180K *
The Director of Global HRIS and Americas Payroll will oversee the HRIS and Payroll Departments, providing strategic vision and leadership to enhance HR technology infrastructure and streamline payroll...
1 month ago
What does a Payroll Director do?
A Payroll Director oversees the payroll department within a company, managing the systems and processes used to pay employees. This includes maintaining payroll information, directing the production of pay checks, and ensuring all payroll processes are compliant with government regulations.
What skills are required for a Payroll Director?
Skills needed for a Payroll Director include proficiency in payroll systems, organizational skills, attention to detail, understanding of regulations related to payroll, financial reporting skills, and people management skills.
What qualifications are needed for a Payroll Director job?
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is usually required. Experience in payroll management and a good understanding of payroll software and systems, along with relevant certifications can be advantageous.
What are the career advancements in Payroll Director jobs?
With experience, a Payroll Director can advance to higher-level roles such as VP of Payroll or Chief Financial Officer. They can also choose to specialize in areas like international payroll or payroll for specific industries.