Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee complex payroll operations for an organization in the west metro. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely pay for a diverse employee population while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll tax and labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical payroll knowledge with leadership skills, process discipline, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Direct full-cycle payroll operations for weekly and biweekly employee groups, ensuring accurate and timely pay for a workforce of more than 5,000 union and non-union employees.

• Maintain compliance with payroll tax requirements and wage-related regulations at the local, state, federal, and provincial levels.

• Oversee external payroll service providers responsible for payroll processing, tax filings, garnishments, and certified payroll reporting to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Support the preparation and submission of quarterly and year-end payroll tax documents, including forms such as W-2s, T-4s, and RL-1s.

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate payroll team members by providing coaching, training, and day-to-day direction.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define payroll, absence, and time-tracking requirements in Workday and participate in testing for system updates and enhancements.

• Develop process documentation, map payroll workflows, and strengthen business continuity plans to support reliable payroll operations.

• Provide payroll expertise for merger and acquisition activities, including integration support and related operational planning.

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, internal controls, and operating procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing full-cycle payroll for large employee populations, including organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands-on experience with Workday and familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now.
• Background supporting both union and non-union payroll environments.
• Proven ability to lead payroll staff, provide performance guidance, and build an effective team.
• Experience overseeing weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycles with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$155,000.00 Yearly

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