Darwin Recruitment · 10 hours ago
Payroll Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $138K/yrDarwin Recruitment is a leading provider of payroll solutions for niche markets, including the cannabis industry. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Director to lead and mentor a team, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across all 50 states.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Luchian van der Merwe
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 payroll/implementation managers
Oversee all payroll operations and ensure accurate, compliant processing across all 50 states
Provide strategic guidance on UKG Ready implementation and optimization
Act as a problem solver and solution provider, able to manage challenges and setbacks effectively
Collaborate with HR and other departments to streamline payroll processes and address complex issues
Maintain and foster the GreenLeaf culture: encourage open communication, teamwork, and constructive feedback
Support both internal and client-facing payroll initiatives (approx. 50/50 split)
Contribute to employee growth, development, and retention initiatives within the payroll team
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in payroll management, preferably in multi-state or niche industry environments
Strong expertise in UKG Ready
Proven leadership and mentoring experience; ability to manage and develop managers
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Alignment with GreenLeaf culture: team player, solution-oriented, open to feedback, and collaborative across departments
Preferred
Experience in the cannabis or other highly regulated industries
Willingness to participate in occasional extra hours or travel for team initiatives/retreats
Strategic thinker with the ability to improve systems and processes for long-term growth
Company
Darwin Recruitment
Founded in 2001, Darwin Recruitment is a leading global STEM recruitment business with a specialist focus in Technology, Renewable Energy, Life Sciences, Space & Satellite, and Engineering.
Founded in 2001
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase