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Payroll Director

Piper Maddox
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026

Piper Maddox are currently recruiting for a Payroll Director to join our client – a $1 Billion dollar manufacturing firm.


In this role, you will be responsible for a number of things including:

  • Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations (processing, time & attendance, tax filings, garnishments, prevailing wage compliance) and serve as SME/escalation point.
  • Manage the entire Payroll team.
  • Maintain prevailing wage rates and fringe benefit tables in line with federal, state, and county requirements
  • Liaise with DOL and third parties on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance


The ideal candidate will have a background similar to the below:

  • A minimum of 5 years working within Payroll.
  • Extensive experience with the UKG systems.
  • Must have experience in a leadership, managerial or supervisory position.
  • Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions is a strong plus.
  • Experience with Unions will be extremely valuable.


If this sounds like the kind of role you would like to be considered for, please follow the link and apply.

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000

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