Workday Payroll Director, Multi-State Leader

Davidson Hospitality Group.; Dunwoody (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group in Dunwoody, GA is seeking a Corporate Director of Payroll & Payroll Compliance to oversee payroll operations across a multi-state organization supporting 13,000+ team members. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in payroll leadership, particularly with Workday Payroll, and strong capabilities in managing complex payroll systems and compliance requirements. This is a high-impact role with a hybrid work schedule and significant opportunities for collaboration within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience leading high-performing payroll teams.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for 10,000+ employees.
• Drive compliance across jurisdictions.
• Partner with HR and Finance for payroll system improvements.

Skills

Workday Payroll experience

Leadership in multi-state environments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or HR

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

Tools

ADP Payroll Systems

Excel

Job description

Davidson Hospitality Group in Dunwoody, GA is seeking a Corporate Director of Payroll & Payroll Compliance to oversee payroll operations across a multi-state organization supporting 13,000+ team members. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in payroll leadership, particularly with Workday Payroll, and strong capabilities in managing complex payroll systems and compliance requirements. This is a high-impact role with a hybrid work schedule and significant opportunities for collaboration within the organization.