Powell Industries, Inc.
Payroll Director
Powell Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Powell Industries, Inc. - Payroll Director - Houston, Texas
As the Director of North American Payroll, you will lead and mentor the global payroll delivery team to ensure that hourly and salaried payroll is processed smoothly and accurately across the organization in Canada and the United States. You will be a key partner for our stakeholders and payroll-managed service providers, using the latest technologies, such as Dayforce, to improve and streamline our processes. This is an on-site position located in Houston, Texas.Payroll Precision & Timeliness:
Partner with HR and payroll vendors for timely and accurate Canada and US payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract employees.Payroll Leadership:
Provide leadership and hands-on support to the payroll team, fostering a culture of operational excellence. Proactively manage payroll discrepancies, perform regular reconciliations, and mentor the payroll team.Tax Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
Oversee payroll tax compliance and filings, keeping abreast of country, provincial, federal, state, and local regulations. Implement robust controls to prevent errors and fraud.System Implementation & Upgrades:
Lead the implementation of new payroll systems or upgrades, managing all aspects from project planning to execution and post-implementation support.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to identify and leverage opportunities for process optimization and automation.Performance Metrics & Reporting:
Develop and maintain metrics to measure payroll operations' effectiveness and efficiency. Regularly report performance to senior leadership and proactively address risks, issues, and improvement opportunities.Vendor Relationship Management:
Manage relationships with vendor partners, ensuring compliance, service quality, and alignment with contractual agreements.Payroll Projects:
Drive payroll-related projects and improvements, ensuring the team has the necessary tools and competencies.Certified Payroll Processing:
Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of certified payrolls for prevailing wage projects.Payroll System:
Engage with IT in the development of reports and the resolution of issues with Oracle.Merger & Acquisition Support:
Assist in the review and due diligence process as it relates to benefit, compensation, and health and welfare issues of both the craft and office staff.Team Development & Leadership:
Lead and mentor the payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Qualifications:15+ years of global payroll processing and management experience.Technical and working knowledge of global payroll accounting rules and standards.Experience in leading payroll systems, business process outsourcing, and stakeholder management (Dayforce experience preferred).Strong change management skills.Advanced working knowledge of global payroll operations.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.Demonstrated Personal Skills Required:Critical thinker and strong analytical skills.Dynamic leader who can lead a large group.Effective oral and written communication skills.Working Conditions:
General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors.More Information:
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.
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As the Director of North American Payroll, you will lead and mentor the global payroll delivery team to ensure that hourly and salaried payroll is processed smoothly and accurately across the organization in Canada and the United States. You will be a key partner for our stakeholders and payroll-managed service providers, using the latest technologies, such as Dayforce, to improve and streamline our processes. This is an on-site position located in Houston, Texas.Payroll Precision & Timeliness:
Partner with HR and payroll vendors for timely and accurate Canada and US payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract employees.Payroll Leadership:
Provide leadership and hands-on support to the payroll team, fostering a culture of operational excellence. Proactively manage payroll discrepancies, perform regular reconciliations, and mentor the payroll team.Tax Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
Oversee payroll tax compliance and filings, keeping abreast of country, provincial, federal, state, and local regulations. Implement robust controls to prevent errors and fraud.System Implementation & Upgrades:
Lead the implementation of new payroll systems or upgrades, managing all aspects from project planning to execution and post-implementation support.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to identify and leverage opportunities for process optimization and automation.Performance Metrics & Reporting:
Develop and maintain metrics to measure payroll operations' effectiveness and efficiency. Regularly report performance to senior leadership and proactively address risks, issues, and improvement opportunities.Vendor Relationship Management:
Manage relationships with vendor partners, ensuring compliance, service quality, and alignment with contractual agreements.Payroll Projects:
Drive payroll-related projects and improvements, ensuring the team has the necessary tools and competencies.Certified Payroll Processing:
Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of certified payrolls for prevailing wage projects.Payroll System:
Engage with IT in the development of reports and the resolution of issues with Oracle.Merger & Acquisition Support:
Assist in the review and due diligence process as it relates to benefit, compensation, and health and welfare issues of both the craft and office staff.Team Development & Leadership:
Lead and mentor the payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Qualifications:15+ years of global payroll processing and management experience.Technical and working knowledge of global payroll accounting rules and standards.Experience in leading payroll systems, business process outsourcing, and stakeholder management (Dayforce experience preferred).Strong change management skills.Advanced working knowledge of global payroll operations.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.Demonstrated Personal Skills Required:Critical thinker and strong analytical skills.Dynamic leader who can lead a large group.Effective oral and written communication skills.Working Conditions:
General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors.More Information:
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.
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