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WeDriveU · 7 hours ago

Director of Payroll - Hybrid

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

WeDriveU is looking for a Payroll Director to lead their payroll operations supporting a diverse, multi-state workforce. The role involves overseeing all payroll functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with legal requirements and collective bargaining agreements.

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Responsibilities

Lead payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple divisions and regions

Manage union benefit contributions, wage deductions, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements

Oversee payroll governance and internal controls to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and integrate payroll systems across the organization

Drive continuous improvement and implement solutions to operational challenges, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively

Maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with evolving business needs

Stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and communicate key updates to employees and business partners

Lead with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and employee experience

Qualification

Union payroll managementPayroll system integrationCloud-based payroll systemsCollective bargaining agreementsFLSATax regulationsProject management toolsTeam developmentGoogle WorkspaceCertified Payroll ProfessionalCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10+ years of payroll leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations

5+ years managing union payroll, preferably within transportation, hospitality, or travel industries

Proven experience leading the implementation of a new enterprise HR and payroll platform, driving data integrity, automation, and process improvement at scale

Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and related compliance

Expertise with cloud-based payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as ADP, Kronos, Workday, or UKG

Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools

Strong understanding of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations

Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and scalable payroll operations

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills