Upstream Rehabilitation

Director of Payroll, Retirement, and HRMS

Upstream Rehabilitation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax regulations, while overseeing accurate processing of payroll transactions, retirement contributions, garnishments and levies.
  • Lead and strengthen payroll controls, including developing, implementing, and maintaining safeguards, reconciliation processes, and pre-/post-payroll audits to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Oversee payroll data integrity, including updates to employee records such as exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, job titles, and transfers. Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Provide guidance and support to the payroll team on payroll operations, tax reporting, and company policies, fostering consistency, accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the 401(k) Plan Administrator, collaborating with our Third-Party Administrator (TPA) on year-end audits, compliance reporting and plan oversight.
  • Review and enhance payroll practices, recommending updates to policies, procedures, and workflows to maintain compliance and improve efficiency.
  • Monitor legislative changes and advise leadership on required updates to policies, processes, and system configurations to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of experience of multi-state payroll experience with extensive knowledge of payroll preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll tax regulations.
  • 2+ years of people leadership experience, with proven ability to coach, develop and lead high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, recommend and implement solutions.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate shifting demands in a fast‑paced environment with professionalism and sound judgment.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements, with the ability to safeguard sensitive payroll and employee information.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll tax regulationspayroll preparationinternal controlsdata integrity401(k) Plan Administrationcompliance reportingreconciliation processespre-/post-payroll auditspayroll practices
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiescollaboration skills