Payroll Director

Promachinnovation; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs

Paid time off programs

Retirement savings plan with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

ProMachinnovation is seeking a Payroll Director in Covington, KY, to lead the Payroll Department and ensure compliance across the United States and Canada. The role includes strategic project management related to payroll initiatives and collaboration with Human Resources.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of payroll experience and a robust understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, alongside the ability to manage and mentor a payroll team. ProMach offers competitive compensation and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Payroll experience, with 3–5 years of hands‐on experience with Workday.
• Experience handling diverse pay types, including hourly, salaried, commissions, bonuses, and equity/stock-based compensation.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership and direction for the payroll function.
• Oversee payroll compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members.

Skills

People leadership

Payroll compliance

Project management

Workday experience

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Payroll DirectorApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Covington, KY, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100735Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you.At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.The Payroll Director will lead the organization’s Payroll Department to deliver payroll for both the United States and Canada. You'll ensure compliance and consistent application of federal, state, and local laws. The position will also lead strategic project management for company acquisitions and technology integrations as it relates to payroll. In addition, you'll collaborate with Human Resources and Business Leaders to resolve pay (and related) issues impacting our employees.**Are you passionate about this work?*** Provide strategic leadership and direction for the payroll function, with a focus on long‐term planning, scalability, and process improvement.* Lead project management and end‐to‐end ownership of payroll‐related initiatives, including company acquisitions and technology integrations.* Oversee payroll compliance activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all payroll operations, including audits, internal controls, reconciliations, and required reporting.* Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Human Resources and cross‐functional stakeholders to align payroll processes with broader organizational goals.* Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.* Manage external vendor relationships to ensure service levels are met**If this sounds like you, we want to connect!*** Bachelor’s degree* 10+ years of progressive Payroll experience, with 3–5 years of hands‐on experience with Workday.* Proven history of people leadership in a payroll or related function.* Experience handling diverse pay types, including hourly, salaried, commissions, bonuses, and equity/stock-based compensation.* Broad knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll and time reporting, including payroll systems, processes, regulations, and policies.* Payroll experience in a multi-location organization, operating in the U.S. and Canada.* Excellent working knowledge and understanding of Federal/State tax filing regulations and other payroll legislation.* Proven ability to organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment.* Strong customer service disposition and professionalism.* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.**What’s in it for you?**There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.**Curious about life at ProMach?** Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!*ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.**We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.*