Senior Director of Payroll
Location: Owings Mills, MD (HYBRID: 3 days in office)
Salary: $130,000-$145,000 base salary + 10% bonus potential
We are partnering with a highly-reputable, privately-held company in Owings Mills, MD to hire a Senior Director of Payroll to lead and elevate their payroll function. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative, employee-focused environment and wants to make a meaningful impact.
Why this Opportunity Stands Out:
- The Senior Director of Payroll will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations while leading a talented payroll team of 5 individuals.
- Opportunity to lead payroll strategy across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organization
- Strong mix of strategic leadership + hands-on execution
- Visibility and partnership with executive leadership (Finance, HR, Operations)
- Ability to build, mentor, and shape a high-performing payroll team
- Play a key role in process improvement, system optimization, and growth initiatives (including M&A)
- HYBRID work schedule with a flexible, supportive team environment(3 days Onsite, 2 days WFH)
- Full health insurance coverage-health, dental, vision with multiple plans to chose from
- 401(k) with company match
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Training and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts on gym memberships, pool access, and hotel stays
- Company is known for its fun, people-first culture and commitment to employee engagement
- Team-building events such as Summer Olympics and game days (Bingo Fridays!)
- Employee appreciation events and birthday celebration
- Quarterly team outings, including happy hours, bowling nights, and more
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director of Payroll:
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Serve as the subject matter expert in payroll tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across payroll systems and workflows
- Establish strong internal controls, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team, building depth through cross-training
- Partner closely with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless payroll integration and support business initiatives
- Support system implementations, acquisitions, and integration efforts
Qualifications for the Senior Director of Payroll:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years in leadership
- Experience managing complex, multi-entity payroll environments
- Strong expertise in payroll tax, compliance, and multi-state/cross-border regulations
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and developing teams
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed
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