Payroll Director

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with an expanding athletic center who is seeking a Payroll Director to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. Details below! Title: Payroll Director
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA (Rosslyn)
Conversion Salary: $150,000/year
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Requirements: Payroll Implementation and Multi-State experience

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain functional payroll systems
• Streamline and document compensation procedures
• Audit payroll transactions to ensure all amounts and payment dates are accurate
• Approve one-time or permanent changes in payroll (e.g. salary increases, tax deduction, bonuses, expense reimbursements)
• Train employees who are involved in payroll on tax regulations and best practices
• Manage payroll discrepancies quickly and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all payroll and tax laws
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to create payroll reports and forecasts
• Prepare onboarding material that will help new hires understand the company’s compensation and benefits policies
• Coordinate external audits
• Answer payroll-related questions from employees
• Stay up-to-date with labor legislation and any changes in employee insurance and tax regulations

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Payroll Director or Payroll Manager
• Hands-on experience with payroll software like Oracle or BambooHR
• Familiarity with HRIS
• In-depth knowledge of labor legislation and tax regulations
• A high level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee information
• BSc in Human Resources Management or Finance
• MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus

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