Payroll Director jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Payroll Director directs all aspects of payroll processing operations. Establishes and oversees payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting and internal financial requirements. Being a Payroll Director designs short-term and long-term strategies to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies in payroll processing and delivery operations. Keeps stakeholders informed about the status of payroll laws and regulations and develops implementation plans for required changes to operations. Additionally, Payroll Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Payroll Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Payroll Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Payroll Director
  • FosterThomas
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Position Description

    FosterThomas, Inc. is a leading Human Capital Management Firm. We are assisting our client in their search for a Payroll Director that is highly motivated, team-oriented and service-oriented. The Payroll Director will have the responsibility for timely and accurate processing of payroll checks for multiple locations and multiple states, within the organization. If you are passionate about payroll/customer service, are personable, team oriented and professional -- join their growing team and apply today!

    This position is full-time, hybrid (3x a week) and permanent
     
    Responsibilities and Duties:
    • Full-cycle processing of bi-weekly payroll for 6,500 employees, multiple locations/states - currently 80 locations within CA, NV, UT, FL, TX, and AZ
    • Calculations for employee wages based on exempt and non-exempt positions. Including team members who earn pay based on piece-rate pay.
    • Ensuring overtime, double time, vacation, sick, holiday, meal breaks, etc. are paid accurately based on state and local requirements.
    • Ensure vacation and sick time accruals are accurate.
    • Process Garnishments/Liens according to court ordered instructions (with support of 3rd party vendor).
    • Investigate and resolve any pay issues/discrepancies and answer any questions regarding payroll.
    • Managing all aspects of the payroll process, such as approving transactions and reviewing exemptions.
    • Changing individual payrolls as required by management, such as tax deductions or salary adjustments.
    • Maintaining payroll systems and reporting any issues to management.
    • Supervising personnel involved in payroll (2 Payroll Accountants/Assistants) and ensuring the best financial practices are followed.
    • Auditing payroll transactions to ensure that accounts, payment dates, and taxes are accurate and up to date.
    • Creating monthly and annual payroll reports for management review.
    • Ensuring all payroll systems comply with federal tax laws.
    • Attending to any payroll-related queries or questions from employees/management.
    • Prepare reports for quarterly, yearly, and weekly reports for management.
    • Keeping up with state and local wage laws and ensure payroll practices are adjusted accordingly.
    • Working with department heads to update various types of pay for commissions and bonuses.
    • Supporting Gym-Managers/Management team with training of payroll process and expectations.
     
    Qualifications and Expectations:
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resource management, or a similar field is preferred.
    • At least three years' experience as a payroll director or payroll manager.
    • Prior experience managing payroll for multi-state companies.
    • Recent experience handling commissions, FLSA, Piece Rate Pay and state specific meal/rest break compliance.
    • Prior experience implementing various earnings codes.
    • Excellent knowledge of payroll software, ADP Workforce Now or ADP Workforce Manager a plus.
    • Familiarity with labor legislation and federal tax laws.
    • The ability to work ethically with employee-sensitive information.
    • Solid knowledge of data entry management.
    • Highly efficient multi-tasking adept at staying focused through many interruptions.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with team members and provide a high-level of customer service.
    • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
    • Assertive and able to reinforce policies and encourage self-sufficiency.
     
    Some Perks:
    • Free membership for you and plus one family member
    • Competitive pay plus vacation, holiday, personal days, and sick pay.
    • Health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and even Pet Insurance are offered!
    • 401(k) with matching!


    EEO Statement: FosterThomas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action with regard to the terms and conditions of employment.  FosterThomas does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity genetic information, sexual orientation, or sex, including pregnancy and childbirth, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Director, Payroll
  • Upgrade
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • About the Role: As the Director of Payroll, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll operations for our company. This role requires a seasoned professional with compr...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Payroll Coordinator
  • OrthoArizona
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We are currently looking for someone who ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Payroll Clerk
  • First Transit
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Payroll Clerk Join First Transit as a Payroll Clerk. The Payroll Clerk assists the General Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll function. This position is responsible for the completion of new ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Payroll Administrator
  • Mesa Airlines
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Performs all activities necessary to process payroll for the salaried, hourly, union and non-union staff. This will include, wage payment calculations, retro payments, termination final pay calculatio...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Payroll Manager
  • PUEBLO
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: PAYROLL MANAGER Job Summary: Lead the operations and day to day activities of the organization’s multi-state payroll function ensuring quality, accuracy and timelines for the end-to-end pay...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Staff Accountant - Phoenix, AZ - Full-Time
  • Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview: Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to non...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant - Phoenix, AZ - Part-Time
  • Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview: Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to non...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outside Payroll Sales Executive - Phoenix, AZ
  • Beyond Inc.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Are you a sales professional, living in or around Phoenix, AZ, looking to build substantial wealth, transform the paymen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • Postino WineCafe
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Type Full-time Description WHO WE ARE We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring exp...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
  • Telgian
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • The Payroll & Benefits Specialist reports to the Human Resources Director at Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC. Prim...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Documentation Specialist (Academic Medical Center Exp) - 100% Remote
  • Amerit Consulting
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview: Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview HILGARTWILSON, a subsidary of Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Staff Accountant to become a part of o...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Administrative Assistant
  • Southwest Public Power Agency
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATVE ASSISTANT The Southwest Public Power Agency, Inc. (SPPA) ACCO...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...
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Income Estimation for Payroll Director jobs
$147,564 to $202,931
Phoenix, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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