Senior Director of Payroll

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Generous Annual Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of NY is seeking a Senior Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of federal and New York payroll laws, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll operations, compliance with tax regulations, and leading a payroll team. The position offers a salary range of $195,000 to $205,000, with various employee benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and New York payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Compliance with payroll laws

Advanced Excel skills

Multi-state payroll experience

Education

7+ years of payroll experience

CPP, CPA, or similar certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

Paycom

Job description

Senior Director of Payroll – responsible for leading payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Payroll Operations

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable payroll processing.
• Monitor payroll performance, issues, and operational risks.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement cross‑training to strengthen team coverage and continuity.

Compliance & Payroll Tax Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Oversee multi‑state payroll requirements, including remote employees, work location changes, and tax withholding.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year‑end reporting, including W‑2s, 941s, and state filings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Provide oversight and guidance on payroll processes.

Reconciliations & Financial Oversight

• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and reasonableness prior to processing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on payroll‑related matters.
• Identify discrepancies or trends that may affect financial reporting or workforce costs.
• Establish and maintain internal controls over payroll processing.
• Ensure audit readiness with appropriate documentation.
• Mitigate risks related to overpayments, misclassification, and compliance gaps.

Systems & Data Management

• Oversee payroll systems, including Workday, ADP, and Paycom.
• Optimize system configuration, including pay codes, earnings and deductions structures, department setup, and reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy through validation and review processes.
• Support system enhancements that reduce manual effort while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and New York payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Experience supporting multi‑state payroll requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll tax filings, including 941s, W‑2s, and state filings.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, large datasets, and analysis.
• Proven ability to manage and sustain payroll operations in a complex environment.

Preferred

• Healthcare and/or union payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll systems including Workday, ADP, or Paycom.
• CPP, CPA, or similar certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and Holiday.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top‑tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 3x your salary (up to a maximum of $250,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee‑paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Annual Salary = $195,000* – $205,000*

Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City’s Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.