Director of Payroll jobs in United States
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Journey · 11 hours ago

Director of Payroll

Journey is a community-focused organization committed to empowering individuals and creating positive impacts. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations, manage the payroll team, and ensure compliance for corporate and facility-based employees.

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Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the payroll team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across multiple facilities and states
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Partner closely with HR and Finance to align payroll practices with company policies and financial controls
Manage payroll systems, vendors, and integrations, ensuring system efficiency and data integrity
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries from leadership and facilities
Support growth initiatives, acquisitions, or system transitions as needed

Qualification

Payroll managementMulti-state payroll complianceLeadership experiencePayroll systems proficiencyExcel skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and labor laws
Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple locations or facilities
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex payroll environments
Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel skills
High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills

Benefits

Quarterly raises
401(k) with Voya Financial
United Healthcare Insurance
Free Life Insurance
Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive, team-oriented environment

Company

Journey

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Journey is the agency of the futurescape, enables companies to navigate to their next chapter, designing, and running immersive experiences

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Zimmerman
Chief Executive Officer
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🤖Brandon Kaplan
Chief Innovation Officer, Co-Founder
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