Payroll Operations Director: Multi-State Growth & Systems

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GPC Genuine Parts Company seeks a Payroll Director to lead multi-entity payroll operations across states and ensure accurate, compliant processing. You will drive system implementations and process improvements while guiding a high-performing payroll team.

Responsibilities include tax compliance, financial reporting, and integration efforts aligned with growth initiatives and M&A activity. The role requires SME-level payroll expertise and strong controls.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multi-state payroll for large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, GL processes, and reporting.
• Proven leadership in building and developing payroll teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entities and states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax filings.
• Manage payroll-related GL activity and month-end close with internal controls.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll accounting

GL reconciliations

Financial reporting

Leadership

Workday

ADP SmartCompliance

Tax regulations

Data accuracy

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPP Certification

Tools

Workday

ADP SmartCompliance

Job description

GPC Genuine Parts Company seeks a Payroll Director to lead multi-entity payroll operations across states and ensure accurate, compliant processing. You will drive system implementations and process improvements while guiding a high-performing payroll team.

Responsibilities include tax compliance, financial reporting, and integration efforts aligned with growth initiatives and M&A activity. The role requires SME-level payroll expertise and strong controls.