Payroll Director

Korn Ferry has partnered with an industry leader in their search for a Payroll Director in Santa Ana, CA to oversee US Payroll for the entire enterprise of about 9,000 employees. The Payroll Director will direct the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous oversight of all payroll functions ensuring the integrity of payroll and compliance of company polices and government regulations. RESPONSIBILITIESDeliver results-oriented leadership through best practices and processes that provide strategic execution of payroll plans across all employee groups and locations enterprise wideResponsible for corporate payroll strategy, planning, communications, and marketing the payroll function and related servicesLead, inspire, and continuously develop a diverse team of payroll associates who approve payroll and prepare payroll checks/ACH payments amongst other servicesLead and direct the payroll function ensuring quality and timely processing of payroll activities to include timecards and payroll processing, compilation of payroll statistics, reconciliation of payroll tax payments, filings, and returns, maintain annual W2 Forms, and all levels of record maintenanceProvide reporting with strategic insights to management/executive teams as requested toDevelop, implement, and maintain a centralized integrated Payroll System; evaluate and recommend ongoing system enhancements as well as team org structure design and operating modelsDevelop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring work activitiesInterpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll procedures, and directs preparation of government reportsEnsure the payroll function complies with internal policies and procedures, and external regulations and laws; compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour lawsStay current on payroll systems to achieve alignment with HR, Benefits and AccountingPartner with finance to meet closing schedule deadlinesAssist with internal and external auditsProvide excellent customer service, exceed customer expectations and provide customer with a positive experienceFacilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree preferred, Master's Degree a plusCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred5+ years of Payroll management leadership experience, with a multi-state companyStrong knowledge of payroll systems. Previous UltiPRO experience a plus.Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically by identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements, systems enhancement and driving a superior employee experienceMaintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws, legal regulations, and payroll requirementsComprehensive knowledge of payroll policies, procedures, and practicesProficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point) Compensation: $165,000-185,000 SE#510705650

Created: 2025-01-16