Enerfab · 1 day ago
Payroll Director
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expEnerfab is a company with over 120 years of experience in fabrication and construction for various industries. The Payroll Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the company's multi-state payroll function, ensuring compliance and driving modernization initiatives.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for the payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across 30+ states
Bring a calm, steady, and solutions-oriented leadership style that sets the tone for the department
Serve as the department’s senior payroll authority and escalation point for complex payroll matters
Partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership on payroll strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement
Own all payroll compliance activities, including federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
Maintain accountability for year-end payroll tax reporting and filings (e.g., W-2s, W-3s, state equivalents)
Oversee outsourced payroll tax providers, ensuring service quality, accuracy, and compliance
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively assess impacts to payroll processes and controls
Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness across all payroll activities
Lead, coach, and mentor the Assistant Payroll Manager with the explicit goal of developing future leadership capability
Effectively manage and collaborate with a highly experienced Union Payroll Manager who serves as the organization’s union payroll expert
Foster a collaborative environment where expertise is respected and knowledge is shared
Provide guidance, structure, and prioritization without micromanaging a capable team
Serve as the primary project leader for payroll-related initiatives, including the evaluation and potential implementation of more digital and modern timekeeping solutions
Apply disciplined project management practices to drive initiatives from concept through execution
Identify inefficiencies, risks, or manual processes and design practical, scalable improvements
Develop creative solutions while maintaining compliance and operational integrity
Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations
Support HR initiatives related to compensation, benefits, and timekeeping from a payroll perspective
Communicate clearly with stakeholders, translating complex payroll topics into understandable guidance
Qualification
Required
Extensive payroll experience (typically 12+ years), with deep technical knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance
Demonstrated expertise in payroll compliance, controls, and year-end reporting
Proven ability to lead teams and develop individuals with varying levels of experience and autonomy
Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully executing process improvements or system changes
High degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
Preferred
Prior experience in a Payroll Director, Senior Payroll Manager, or similar leadership role
Experience supporting complex organizations with multiple states and employee populations
Prior experience overseeing or working with outsourced payroll
Familiarity with union payroll environments (not required; strong internal expertise already exists)
Experience with payroll system implementations or timekeeping modernization initiatives
Company
Enerfab
Enerfab is a construction company that provides fabrication, construction, and maintenance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeni Berreth
Chief Financial Officer
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