Senior Director of Payroll

Troon Corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Payroll Director. The Payroll Director is responsible for all aspects of the payroll operation to include oversite of the payroll team, accurate and timely processing of payroll, reporting and tax filings. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

This is position is based in Scottsdale, AZ and reports to the Executive Vice President, Finance.

Key Responsibilities Of The Payroll Director

• Directs all aspects of payroll processing for company’s 35,000 employees who are located at various locations worldwide
• Designs short and long-term strategies for continuous improvements in the Company’s global payroll operations
• Leads the payroll team with an emphasis on developing team members, establishing objectives and overseeing work efforts to accomplish identified business goals/objectives and to support the employees’ career success/development
• Ensures key stakeholders are apprised to any changes in payroll related laws and regulations.
• Manages relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to, Field General Managers, Vice Presidents of Operations, Finance, external auditors, and state and federal agencies.
• Collaborates with members of the Human Resources and Business Systems teams to drive operational excellence
• Establishes and maintains department goals through the creation and monitoring of reports and key performance indicators

Job Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Preferences

• Thorough understanding of all aspects of payroll processing
• In-depth knowledge of all payroll state and federal regulations
• Proficiency with UKG (preferred) and/or payroll modules of tier one HRIS systems
• Experience performing payroll integrations from mergers and acquisitions
• Prior payroll data analysis and reporting experience. Analysis and deductive reasoning skills
• Knowledge of accounting & financial payroll terms and analysis
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving and process management skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years related HR/payroll experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four to six years prior supervisory experience

Certificates/Licenses

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Senior/Professional in Human Resources (SPHR/PHR) preferred