CA – Payroll Director – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

JOB TITLE:

Payroll Director

DEPARTMENT:

Tribal Finance

SUPERVISOR:

 

SALARY:

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Accounting, the Director, Payroll will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of payroll shared services operations for the multi-entity multi-state organization with over 10,000 team members, including Tribal Members. The Director, Payroll is responsible for aligning payroll systems and operations with the entities overall business strategies, closely collaborating with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and operational leaders to drive strategy and effectively mitigate financial, legal, compliance and operational risk. The Director, Payroll plays a critical role in safeguarding payroll accuracy, maintaining confidentiality, and driving continuous improvement in payroll policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides strategic leadership to the payroll department, aligning strategies with organizational goals. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations including tax reporting, ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
  • Develops and enforces payroll policies for consistency, accuracy, compliance and risk mitigation. Resolves complex payroll issues and advise senior leadership on payroll-related issues and compliance.
  • Oversees internal and external payroll audits, ensuring compliance and accurate records. Keeps stakeholders informed about payroll laws and regulations and develops implementation plans. Analyzes and addresses payroll data integrity issues.
  • Ensures the payroll system complies with federal, multi-state, and local laws by establishing controls and monitoring results. Collaborates with Human Resources, IT, and external providers to adapt processes.
  • Leads payroll during crises, ensuring operational continuity. Stays updated with payroll laws and engages in continuous learning and professional development. Represents the department on various committees and fosters a culturally aware work environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of progressive payroll experience in high volume employee count electronic payroll systems is required.
  • Minimum seven (7) years managing teams within payroll is required.

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