Director of Payroll

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a remarkable organization to identify a Director of Payroll in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role is fully remote for candidates located within the DFW area. You will oversee multi-state payroll operations, payroll compliance, system implementations, and team leadership for a growing organization with a strong nationwide presence.

This position is ideal for a payroll manager who is ready to step into a director-level role, enjoys developing teams, driving process improvements, and balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational leadership.

Required:

• Strong experience leading multi-state payroll operations, including California payroll and labor law compliance
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce; UKG experience is highly preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing payroll managers and payroll specialists
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience with payroll operations, timekeeping systems, process improvements, and payroll system implementations

Preferred:

• CPP or FPC certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• Experience leading enterprise payroll or HRIS implementations
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and supporting remote teams

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing payroll function while helping shape the future of payroll operations within a growing organization, we'd love to connect.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, NextStep Recruiting complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.