Temporary Director, Payroll Technology & Platform Strategy

Onward Search; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search seeks a Director, Payroll Support to lead the strategic health and modernization of payroll and workforce management apps. You will steer the operating model, roadmap, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors, ensuring reliability and optimal user experience.

Responsibilities include incident resolution, team mentorship, and guiding complex implementations aligned with payroll cycles and business needs. A seasoned leader with deep knowledge of US/Canada payroll is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in payroll systems, HRIS, or workforce management technologies.
• Hands-on experience configuring or implementing enterprise payroll/workforce platforms.
• Proven incident diagnosis, root-cause analysis, and technical resolution expertise.
• Strong understanding of US and Canadian payroll requirements.
• Experience managing technical teams, vendors, and complex projects with executives.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical health, operating model, and multiyear roadmap for payroll and workforce management apps.
• Set technology strategy and investments to improve reliability and reduce complexity.
• Lead resolution and troubleshooting for complex payroll issues across integrations and data.
• Mentor and develop payroll technology teams with ownership and accountability.
• Oversee implementations, enhancements, releases, and operational initiatives aligned with payroll cycles.

Skills

Payroll systems

HRIS

Workforce management

Leadership

Vendor management

Executive communication

Job description

Onward Search seeks a Director, Payroll Support to lead the strategic health and modernization of payroll and workforce management apps. You will steer the operating model, roadmap, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors, ensuring reliability and optimal user experience.

Responsibilities include incident resolution, team mentorship, and guiding complex implementations aligned with payroll cycles and business needs. A seasoned leader with deep knowledge of US/Canada payroll is essential.