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Save the Children US · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Payroll (M2)

Fairfield, Town of, Connecticut, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$96K/yr - $133K/yr

7+ years exp

Save the Children is a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide. The Senior Director, Payroll will oversee payroll strategy and operations across the United States, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while leading the internal payroll team and managing external vendors.

CharityMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the payroll team and processes associated with payroll, payroll tax, wage garnishments, and related transactions for three entities

Administer payroll for international expatriates and third country nationals working abroad including ensuring that international living allowance compensation is complete and accurate

Ensure pay is completely and accurately transmitted to banks as required, including international wire payments

Assess payroll-related operations and identify areas to incorporate automation or improve efficiencies

Collaborate closely with Benefits team on deduction processing, benefits reconciliation, and leave related pay impacts

Oversee the payroll help desk along with resolution of complex payroll issues, employee concerns and inquiries and resolve errors related to payroll processing, deductions, or special pays

Manage payroll to banks’ reconciliation processes, payroll general ledger reconciliation, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensure correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll

Ensure accurate and timely processing of time sheets for labor reporting and payroll for all staff

Lead payroll audits, support financial statements and all prepare reporting and information for audits involving payroll

Support and monitor the annual payroll team budget, working with leadership to forecast payroll-related expenses

Serve as subject matter expert in payroll related matters on all projects that impact payroll and timekeeping and lead change management activities to drive user adoption

Build and maintain communication and training for employees

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for federal, state, and local tax and payroll regulations, including year-end W-2 filings and corrections

Produce relevant payroll-related reporting and manage maintenance of all payroll/timekeeping internal processes, procedures, and policies

Support accounting with closing activities related to staffing costs, including month-end and year-end close

Lead and manage relationships with external payroll vendors, tax providers, and third-party administrators

Oversee vendor performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), issue resolution, and continuous improvement

Make recommendations, and in review and consideration for new payroll platforms along with acting as subject matter expert when systems that interact with payroll platforms are being considered for the agency

Support vendor implementations, transitions, and contract negotiations as needed

Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission, ensuring that the working environment continually fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging – supporting Save the Children values

Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities for payroll staff

Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex payroll matters

Lead cross-functional collaboration in challenging payroll scenarios, fostering calm, transparent communication and coordinated problem-solving to minimize employee impact and maintain trust

Remain current in current industry trends related to payroll

Qualification

Payroll OperationsFederal Tax RegulationsMulti-State PayrollPayroll SoftwareCertified Payroll ProfessionalExcel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProject ManagementCritical Reasoning

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations related to payroll

Experience in multi-state payrolls, benefit plans, tax compliance and filing requirements, insurance, etc

Demonstrated success managing payroll vendors and third-party providers

Experience with time & attendance and payroll software, UKG and Tenrox a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and manage multiple priorities

Ability to act as a resource for colleagues as a payroll subject matter expert

Strong understanding of federal and state payroll compliance laws

Strategic, lateral thinking and ability to translate findings into pragmatic solutions

Critical reasoning and demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems through resourcefulness

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite, and with advanced Excel skills

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred

Experience in Fund/Not-for-Profit organizations

Experience with payroll platform implementation as it relates to HCM systems

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

International development payroll processing experience

Proven project management experience

Understanding of payroll accounting principles

Experience supporting payroll in a shared services or matrixed organization

Benefits

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees