Pond & Company · 3 hours ago
Director of Payroll and Benefits
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expPond & Company is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll and Benefits to lead payroll and benefits operations for their multi-state organization. The role involves strategic direction, compliance, and execution of payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and an exceptional employee experience.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Freedman
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all payroll and benefits functions across multiple states
Direct full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution
Oversee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage/hour laws and benefits regulations (FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, etc.)
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll and benefits issues
Lead, mentor, and develop payroll and benefits team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support organizational initiatives and audits
Drive system optimization and process improvements, including payroll and benefits technology enhancements
Support international payroll and benefits operations, where applicable (preferred experience)
Maintain accurate records, reporting, and controls to support internal and external audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) required in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibility
Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll in a complex, growing organization
Strong working knowledge of federal and state wage/hour laws and benefits compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions such as pivot tables and lookups)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset
Preferred
Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred
International payroll and benefits experience preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and/or SHRM-CP/PHR certification preferred
Company
Pond & Company
Pond is a full-service consulting firm that has provided integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Williams, PE
President & Chief Executive Officer
Melly Gao
Chief Financial Officer
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