Payroll Leader – Tatum
Tatum
Tatum is working with a client in identifying someone to lead their payroll function. We have been fortunate to work with this group for a number of years, and they have a very good reputation and culture. Their business is very successful, and the company has been around over 75 years. This person will lead the payroll department which has a staff of 8 team members, and the company has around 7000 employees. We are looking for someone who can step into a “player/coach” type role, where some of the focus is on leadership and development of staff, and there will also be a need to maintain individual projects. Additional duties are mentioned below.
Accountable for end-to end payroll process from time entry, processing, settlement, direct deposit, check print, garnishment processing and payroll tax.
- Establishes the operational direction across the payroll team, processes and functions.
- Ensures policies, procedures and processes are documented and followed to maintain the integrity of operational and financial controls.
- Defines metrics across the team to monitor performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Mentors and trains direct reports in leadership & team development; establishes cross-training strategy for all team members and ensures strong performance through coaching.
- Selects third-party providers and assure adherence to contracted services and performance standards.
- Implements process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Liaison to internal stakeholders (Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT and Human Resources) and external partners (auditors, agencies, third party providers) on payroll matters.
- Prepares and delivers presentations related to operational performance, process improvements and third-party partnerships.
- Resolves complex, highly sensitive or extraordinary issues.
- Maintain and develop processes and procedures to satisfy financial and statutory reporting requirements as needed.
- Work with technology team to address system issues, requirements and opportunities for improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in business related field strongly preferred
- CPP strongly preferred
- Proven experience in payroll field, and proven leadership experience
- Good systems experience
- Proven background in developing staff and ability to delegate critical processes
- Advanced knowledge of payroll practices, processes, garnishment, payroll tax and regulatory requirements
- Strong communication skills—need to be able to communicate across an organization and with external partners
CONTACT
Chris Cox, Client Services Director
Tatum
5465 Legacy Dr Suite 300
Plano, Texas 75024
T: 972-200-0870
C: 972-754-4582
chris.cox@tatum-us.com
www.tatum-us.com