Job Title: Director of Payroll

Location: Orange County, CA (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity:

Alliance Resource Group is partnering with a publicly traded tech company in Orange County that is looking for a Payroll Director to oversee payroll operations and compliance for a dispersed workforce of approximately 2,000 employees across multiple locations. This role will focus on developing and implementing efficient payroll practices, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and maintaining the integrity of payroll data. The Director will drive process improvements, support organizational goals, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll functions.

Responsibilities:

• Review quarterly and annual payroll tax filings prepared by third-party providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations by staying informed of updates and leading necessary changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to automate and streamline payroll procedures.
• Develop, document, and enforce payroll-related policies and best practices.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including taxation of equity-based awards.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and facilitating upgrades or enhancements.
• Supervise and support the payroll team, providing training and professional development.
• Generate payroll-related reports for forecasting, budgeting, and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to integrate payroll processes with employee benefits and data management.
• Manage payroll-related audits and liaise with external auditors, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years of payroll management experience, including multi-state payroll operations.
• 8+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and multi-state tax compliance.