Director of Payroll Services

Sunrise Senior Living; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Director of Payroll Services to lead payroll strategy and operations across the U.S. and Canada. You will drive automation, ensure compliance, and build a high-performing team in a complex, regulated environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business/Accounting, 1+ years of progressive payroll leadership, and 5+ years of people management, with Workday Payroll expertise and strong Excel skills. Location: McLean, VA; full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field required.
• 1+ years progressive payroll leadership experience.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Workday Payroll experience; implementation preferred.
• Strong US & Canadian payroll compliance knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills; CPP or FPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise payroll strategy and operations across US/Canada.
• Oversee multi-state/provincial payroll and ensure compliance.
• Optimize Workday Payroll and Time Tracking systems.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Mentor payroll leaders and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll knowledge

US & Canadian payroll compliance

Advanced Excel

SOX/internal controls

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Director of Payroll Services# Careers## Director of Payroll ServicesApply: McLean, VA - Community Support Office: Full time: Posted Today: JR117210# **Why Join Sunrise Senior Living****At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.**As Director of Payroll Services, you lead enterprise payroll strategy and operations across Sunrise’s U.S. and Canadian locations, ensuring accurate, compliant and scalable payroll delivery while developing a high-performing team.What You’ll Do:Enterprise Payroll Leadership• Lead payroll strategy, transformation and automation initiatives• Oversee multi-state/provincial payroll operations for a large workforce• Ensure compliance with tax laws, wage and hour regulations, SOX and internal controls• Serve as senior escalation point for complex payroll mattersSystems & Process Optimization• Drive optimization of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking• Partner with HR, IT, Finance and Legal on system enhancements and integrations• Lead payroll-related audits and ensure documentation and control integrity• Establish KPIs and SLAs to elevate team member experienceFinancial & Strategic Support• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities• Support M&A integrations and workforce transitions• Implement standardized payroll policies and scalable processesTeam Development & Cross-Functional Leadership• Mentor and develop payroll leaders and staff• Foster accountability, service excellence and continuous improvementWhat We’re Looking For:• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting or related field)• 1+ years progressive payroll leadership experience• 5+ years people management experience• Workday Payroll expertise (implementation preferred)• Strong U.S. & Canadian payroll compliance knowledge• Advanced Excel skills; FPC or CPP preferredDirector Payroll Services – Ensure Accurate and Timely Payroll OperationsDirector Payroll | Payroll Operations | HR Payroll Services # **Pay Range:**160,356.00 - 200,445.00*Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined?* As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans* Retirement Savings Plans* Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay* myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift* Tuition Reimbursement* In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.* Some benefits have eligibility requirements# ***Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work***## **Equal Opportunity Employer**Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.