Director, US Payroll & Compliance | Day-One Benefits

Keolis Transit America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Transit America is seeking a senior payroll leader to manage and optimize payroll across a large North American organization. You will oversee UKG HCM and Kronos Dimensions, drive automation, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with HR/Finance to deliver accurate compensation data.

The role demands over 10 years of progressive payroll experience, a BS or CPP, and strong leadership across multi-location teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and digitalization of payroll

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll management in a large NA organization (10,000+ employees).
• BS degree or CPP required.
• 6+ years of management experience with multi-location payroll providers in the US.
• Leadership and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll services to employees across the US in a complex portfolio.
• Improve payroll analytics and reporting for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Oversee UKG and Kronos time systems and related tooling.
• Develop internal controls and drive payroll process improvements.
• Lead payroll operations staff and foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

UKG HCM

Kronos/Dimensions

Time & attendance auditing

Automation/digitalization

Bilingual English/French

Education

BS degree or CPP

Tools

UKG HCM

Kronos/Dimensions

Job description

Keolis Transit America is seeking a senior payroll leader to manage and optimize payroll across a large North American organization. You will oversee UKG HCM and Kronos Dimensions, drive automation, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with HR/Finance to deliver accurate compensation data.

The role demands over 10 years of progressive payroll experience, a BS or CPP, and strong leadership across multi-location teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and digitalization of payroll