Spectrum Search Group
We are partnering with a large, nationally recognized hospitality organization on a highly visible
Director of Payroll
opportunity. This role sits at the center of a complex, high-volume payroll operation supporting 50,000+ employees across nearly every U.S. state and select international locations. It is a true leadership role with significant operational, compliance, and systems responsibility—ideal for a payroll leader who thrives in scale, complexity, and impact.
This position offers the chance to own and shape enterprise-wide payroll strategy, lead a seasoned team, and drive continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes within a well-capitalized, growth-oriented organization.
Why This Role Stands Out
Enterprise ownership of payroll operations at national scale
Strategic visibility and influence across Finance, HRIS, Tax, IT, and Leadership
Opportunity to drive process optimization, automation, and system integration
Stable, established organization with meaningful leadership runway
Key Role Highlights
Lead all payroll operations for 50,000+ associates
Manage multi-state and limited international payrolls with significant tax/EIN complexity
Oversee allocations, accruals, payroll liabilities, audits, and year-end processes (W-2s)
Partner closely with HRIS and IT on system integrations, testing, and risk mitigation
Drive short- and long-term payroll strategy focused on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Develop, mentor, and lead a large, experienced payroll team
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and compliance matters
Proficiency with UKG (UltiPro), Dayforce and related payroll platforms
High-volume, highly regulated payroll environment
Emphasis on documentation, controls, and best practices
Qualifications
Proven leadership in high-volume payroll environments (10,000+ employees)
Strong experience with high volume tax/EIN complexity, knowledge of multi-state payroll (all 50 states ideally), payroll tax, and compliance
Payroll certification (CPP) a plus
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, in-office leadership role
Role Details Candidates Care About
Compensation:
up to $160,000 base + bonus (depending on experience)
Reporting To:
VP of Payroll & Accounts Payable
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior payroll leader who wants real ownership, real scale, and real impact—not just oversight. If you’ve led complex payroll operations and want a seat at the table in a large, people-driven organization, this role offers both challenge and long-term opportunity.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources
Industries Retail and Consumer Services
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Director of Payroll
opportunity. This role sits at the center of a complex, high-volume payroll operation supporting 50,000+ employees across nearly every U.S. state and select international locations. It is a true leadership role with significant operational, compliance, and systems responsibility—ideal for a payroll leader who thrives in scale, complexity, and impact.
This position offers the chance to own and shape enterprise-wide payroll strategy, lead a seasoned team, and drive continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes within a well-capitalized, growth-oriented organization.
Why This Role Stands Out
Enterprise ownership of payroll operations at national scale
Strategic visibility and influence across Finance, HRIS, Tax, IT, and Leadership
Opportunity to drive process optimization, automation, and system integration
Stable, established organization with meaningful leadership runway
Key Role Highlights
Lead all payroll operations for 50,000+ associates
Manage multi-state and limited international payrolls with significant tax/EIN complexity
Oversee allocations, accruals, payroll liabilities, audits, and year-end processes (W-2s)
Partner closely with HRIS and IT on system integrations, testing, and risk mitigation
Drive short- and long-term payroll strategy focused on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Develop, mentor, and lead a large, experienced payroll team
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and compliance matters
Proficiency with UKG (UltiPro), Dayforce and related payroll platforms
High-volume, highly regulated payroll environment
Emphasis on documentation, controls, and best practices
Qualifications
Proven leadership in high-volume payroll environments (10,000+ employees)
Strong experience with high volume tax/EIN complexity, knowledge of multi-state payroll (all 50 states ideally), payroll tax, and compliance
Payroll certification (CPP) a plus
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, in-office leadership role
Role Details Candidates Care About
Compensation:
up to $160,000 base + bonus (depending on experience)
Reporting To:
VP of Payroll & Accounts Payable
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior payroll leader who wants real ownership, real scale, and real impact—not just oversight. If you’ve led complex payroll operations and want a seat at the table in a large, people-driven organization, this role offers both challenge and long-term opportunity.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources
Industries Retail and Consumer Services
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