Payroll Director

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane is seeking a Payroll Director to lead payroll operations and ensure compliance within a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of non-profit payroll experience and be skilled in managing multi-state filings, driving strategic improvements, and maintaining regulatory adherence.

Benefits

Fully remote environment

Competitive compensation

Collaborative and dynamic culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of non-profit payroll experience.
• Experience in a multi-state filing environment required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and tax submissions.
• Manage and review all payroll changes.
• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Team minded

Forward thinking

Job description

This range is provided by Hawthorne Lane. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Are you a payroll and tax compliance expert looking for an opportunity to lead and optimize processes in a dynamic, mission-driven firm? This remote firm is seeking a Payroll Director to oversee payroll operations, tax filings, and compliance efforts while driving strategic improvements. This role is pivotal in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory adherence within a client-focused HR services model. Candidates with exceptional communication skills, previous experience working in a client-facing environment, and a deep understanding of payroll and tax process across multi-state fillings are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll processing and tax submissions, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and tax laws.
• File all tax forms and reports in a timely manner.
• Manage and review all payroll changes, while keeping clients updated regarding changes being made to ensure understanding and accountability.
• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Resolve any errors or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Lead projects to enhance payroll accuracy, such as leave management process improvements and payroll reconciliation strategies.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with all relevant rules and regulations regarding payroll and benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Fully remote environment with a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Dynamic work and competitive compensation.
• Be part of a growing, innovative HR firm with a collaborative and dynamic culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have a minimum of five (5) years of non-profit payroll experience. Experience in a multi-state filing environment is required.
• Analytical skills. You can identify and correct discrepancies efficiently.
• Detailed and solution oriented. You have a keen eye for catching discrepancies and can resolve problems quickly.
• Team minded. You thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong communication skills. Keeping everyone updated on current situations/progress is a strength.
• Forward thinking. You constantly seek ways to improve processes and are flexible to adapt to changing technologies and regulations.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Human Resources Services, and Non-profit Organizations

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