Director of Payroll Strategy & Compliance

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off & holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Director of Payroll Services to lead payroll operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with Finance, Human Resources, and IT to support organizational goals. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPP preferred, five years of progressive payroll experience, and at least two years leading a payroll team.

Strong analytical, confidentiality, and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in UKG and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPP accreditation preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience managing and processing payroll operations.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing a payroll operations team.
• Working knowledge of UKG suite and HRIS configurations, with Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, confidentiality, and communication skills; strong stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute payroll strategies with leadership and controls for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll system configurations and support financial reporting through payroll accounting.
• Lead, develop, coach, and evaluate payroll team members aligned with Bethany’s values.
• Evaluate payroll technology and vendor solutions to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with evolving payroll regulations and manage risk across the organization.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT and leadership on payroll projects and data analyses.
• Oversee annual workers' compensation audit and support accurate classifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UKG

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Director of Payroll Services to lead payroll operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with Finance, Human Resources, and IT to support organizational goals. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPP preferred, five years of progressive payroll experience, and at least two years leading a payroll team.

Strong analytical, confidentiality, and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in UKG and Microsoft