Payroll Director

Payroll Director

Are you an experienced payroll leader who thrives in complex fast-moving environments and loves ensuring accuracy compliance and strong team performance StaffBuffalo is excited to partner with a rapidly growing technological organization in Buffalo NY to hire a Payroll Director paying $90000$125000/year. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished professional who enjoys taking ownership of a multi-state payroll operation supporting union and non-union employees and guiding a team through both day-to-day execution and long-term process improvements.

The Payroll Director will serve as the organizations go-to expert for all payroll matters from collective bargaining requirements and prevailing wage to system enhancements audits tax compliance and leadership support. Youll oversee a fast-paced high-volume payroll function ensuring every pay cycle is accurate timely and fully compliant with federal state and local regulations. This role is ideal for someone who brings both strategic insight and hands-on execution who enjoys leading people solving problems and partnering across HR Finance and Operations.

If youre looking for a role where your strategic expertise judgment and leadership as a Payroll Director will directly support organizational success this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is a full-time on-site position in the Buffalo area.

Responsibilities

• Lead manage and develop the payroll team to ensure accuracy compliance and strong internal service across the organization.
• Oversee all aspects of multi-state multi-entity payroll processing including union and non-union employees as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Interpret and maintain compliance with wage and hour laws prevailing wage regulations and payroll tax rules at the federal state and local levels.
• Manage payroll audits reporting system enhancements process documentation and internal controls.
• Collaborate with HR Finance and Operations on compensation changes M&A integrations new system implementations and workflow improvements.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for payroll questions problem resolution and complex payroll scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 5 years of payroll management experience with 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in multi-state payroll union payroll collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wages.
• Familiarity with certified payroll federal/state/county prevailing wage and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll during organizational changes including mergers or integrations.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll systems; UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading teams in a high-volume deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt prioritize and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Salary: $90000$125000/year
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• HSA/FSA options including employer HSA contribution
• Life & Disability insurance
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative innovative team environment

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances where a candidate has education training or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key to get started all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process we will provide resume feedback schedule and prepare you for interviews provide client feedback and coach you through the offer stage.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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