Payroll Director
Company: Michael Page
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
The Payroll Director will manage a team of 10 and oversee
payroll, tax, and equity for over 5,000 employees globally. Client
DetailsWith over 5,000 employees worldwide, our client is a global
financial services firm offering an array of tailored solutions to
meet client needs. This hire will be based out of their Chicago
office.DescriptionResponsibilities of the Payroll Director
include:
- Lead the North America Payroll team in developing,
implementing, and overseeing payroll programs for operations in the
United States and Canada within the firm and its affiliates.
- Manage compliance requirements for North American payroll
operations, including the development and implementation of payroll
policies and practices.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on the
interpretation of payroll policies and practices.
- Enhance data audit processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
of automated data.
- Stay updated on current laws, trends, and best practices in
payroll, compensation, and benefits, and assess them for potential
implementation, making recommendations when necessary.
- Manage general ledger processes and foster relationships
between payroll and accounting stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Employee Tax Team and multinational pay
and tax vendors for calculation and remittance processes, as well
as internal HR and assignee communication for seamless
processing.
- Work with project teams to automate payroll processes through
HRIS enhancements and implementations.
- Develop a team of benefits experts across both countries and
ensure cross-training for business continuity purposes.
- Promote a customer service mindset within the Payroll team and
vendors, and provide coaching and assessment of team members and
vendors across all aspects of the Payroll service delivery
model.ProfileQualifications of the Payroll Director include:
- 10+ years of experience in managing payroll for 5,000 employees
across multiple locations/geographies.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field.
- Experience within the Financial Services industry.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with
vendors, managers, employees, and HR team members.
- Analytical skills to develop comprehensive analysis and
proposals.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and the ability to align
current programs for compliance.
- Ability to translate vision into action, manage multiple
priorities, improve operations, and maintain positive relationships
while delivering results.
- Expertise and leadership regarding payroll requirements for
employee equity grants/vesting, including multinational taxation
and expatriate employees.
- Experience with Workday Payroll is required.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain
continuous engagement within the team and across departments.Job
Offer
- Base salary $150,000 - $200,000 commensurate on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k match
- PTO and paid company holidays
- Beautiful office in Downtown Chicago
- 3 days in office required (2 days optional work from home)MPI
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an
individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable
federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from
minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other
qualified applicants.
Keywords: Michael Page, Elmhurst , Payroll Director, Human Resources , Chicago, Illinois
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