Payroll Director (Workday payroll experience required)

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Payroll Director to lead end-to-end payroll operations, including semi-monthly and off-cycle processing for our New York team. The role requires strong expertise in Workday and up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee reporting, audits, and system improvements, while guiding the payroll team on inquiries and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including Workday.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proven background in managing ad-hoc and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Manhattan 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll semi-monthly & off-cycle processing for the company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Confirm tax, garnishment, and benefit deduction accuracy.
• Oversee payroll reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Handle payroll audits and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Implement improvements to payroll systems and processes as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to team members regarding payroll inquiries.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and adapt processes accordingly.

Skills

Payroll operations

Workday

Regulatory knowledge

Ad-hoc payroll processing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Onsite work capability

Tools

N/A

Job description

Description

• Manage end-to-end payroll semi-monthly & off-cycle processing for the company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Confirm tax, garnishment, and benefit deduction accuracy.
• Oversee payroll reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Handle payroll audits and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Implement improvements to payroll systems and processes as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to team members regarding payroll inquiries.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and adapt processes accordingly.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Payroll Director should have:

• 5+ years of prior experience with payroll operations - 2+ years within Workday platform required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proven background in managing ad-hoc and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Manhattan 4 days per week.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 USD.
• 1 day of hybrid flexibility per week.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.