Director of Payroll

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

 Cogir is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead the payroll function during a period of accelerated company expansion. This leader will be responsible for managing all aspects of multi-state payroll operations and compliance, overseeing a team of specialists, and ensuring payroll accuracy and timely delivery across all locations.

Given our rapid growth, we’re looking for a payroll expert with experience supporting large, high-growth organizations who can proactively identify issues, streamline operations, and bring best practices to scale the function effectively.

Cogir recently implemented Paylocity as our HR and payroll platform. The Director of Payroll must possess strong integration experience and the technical acumen to partner cross-functionally and ask the right questions when troubleshooting rolling out updates or driving process enhancements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage day-to-day payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate execution following SOX compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related questions, issues, and escalations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure data is integrated properly between systems.
• Troubleshoot Paylocity platform issues and identify opportunities for process optimization or automation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Perform audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead year-end payroll processes, including W2 processing and tax reporting.
• Oversee payroll reporting and analytics, providing insights to senior leadership.
• Evaluate and improve payroll processes, documentation, and controls.
• Hire, develop, and mentor payroll team members, holding them accountable for performance and goals

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.

Experience & Skills
• 7 to 10 years of progressive payroll experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience leading payroll in large multi-site organizations experiencing high growth.
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity, especially in system integration, troubleshooting, and process configuration.
• Expertise in SOX compliance, payroll controls, and multi-state payroll regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or related sectors is preferred.
• Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

WORK SETTING

• In-person, Monday to Friday.
• Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Minimal travel may be required.

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