Save the Children US

Senior Director, Payroll

Save the Children US

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lexington • Connecticut • Kentucky • United States

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Salary

💰 $96,050 - $133,475 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the payroll team and processes associated with payroll, payroll tax, wage garnishments, and related transactions for three entities.
  • Administer payroll for international expatriates and third country nationals working abroad including ensuring that international living allowance compensation is complete and accurate.
  • Ensure pay is completely and accurately transmitted to banks as required, including international wire payments.
  • Assess payroll-related operations and identify areas to incorporate automation or improve efficiencies.
  • Collaborate closely with Benefits team on deduction processing, benefits reconciliation, and leave related pay impacts.
  • Oversee the payroll help desk along with resolution of complex payroll issues, employee concerns and inquiries and resolve errors related to payroll processing, deductions, or special pays.
  • Manage payroll to banks’ reconciliation processes, payroll general ledger reconciliation, payroll year end process, and review of audit reports and inquiries; ensure correction of payment issues prior to closing payroll.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of time sheets for labor reporting and payroll for all staff.
  • Lead payroll audits, support financial statements and all prepare reporting and information for audits involving payroll.
  • Support and monitor the annual payroll team budget, working with leadership to forecast payroll-related expenses.
  • Serve as subject matter expert in payroll related matters on all projects that impact payroll and timekeeping and lead change management activities to drive user adoption.
  • Build and maintain communication and training for employees.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for federal, state, and local tax and payroll regulations, including year-end W-2 filings and corrections.
  • Produce relevant payroll-related reporting and manage maintenance of all payroll/timekeeping internal processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Support accounting with closing activities related to staffing costs, including month-end and year-end close.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations related to payroll
  • Experience in multi-state payrolls, benefit plans, tax compliance and filing requirements, insurance, etc.
  • Demonstrated success managing payroll vendors and third-party providers
  • Experience with time & attendance and payroll software, UKG and Tenrox a plus
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to act as a resource for colleagues as a payroll subject matter expert
  • Strong understanding of federal and state payroll compliance laws
  • Strategic, lateral thinking and ability to translate findings into pragmatic solutions
  • Critical reasoning and demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems through resourcefulness
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite, and with advanced Excel skills
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
Benefits
  • Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
  • Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
  • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
  • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll taxwage garnishmentspayroll auditstime sheets processingpayroll reconciliationmulti-state payrollstax compliancebenefit plansadvanced Excel
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillssupervisory experienceindependent workmulti-priority managementresourcefulnessstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingchange managementtraining development