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Description

• Payroll Operations
• Manage the full‑cycle payroll process for a multi‑state employee population, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws.
• Lead payroll processing within Dayforce, including configuration, audits, imports, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper withholding and remittance of state and local taxes, including municipal, school district, and other jurisdiction‑specific requirements.
• Oversee payroll schedules, off‑cycle runs, adjustments, year‑end processing (W‑2s), and tax filings.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, garnishments, and tax requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll and ensure timely updates to policies, procedures, and system configuration.
• Manage audits and inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and payroll controls.
• Dayforce System Leadership.
• Serve as the Dayforce payroll subject matter expert, partnering with HRIS as needed.
• Configure and maintain payroll rules, earning codes, deductions, and taxes within Dayforce.
• Lead testing and validation for system updates, enhancements, and process changes.
• Develop and deliver payroll reports and analytics using Dayforce tools.

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members, ensuring consistent performance and knowledge development.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Accounting to resolve payroll‑related issues and improve cross‑functional processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on payroll matters, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Process Improvement
• Evaluate payroll processes and controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
• Document standard operating procedures and ensure consistent execution across the team.
•  Support payroll projects, including system upgrades, acquisitions, and workforce expansions into new states or jurisdictions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong, hands‑on experience with Dayforce payroll required.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑state payroll processing, including complex local and municipal taxes. In‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience managing payroll for medium to large employee populations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience supporting payroll audits and state/local tax compliance reviews.
• Exposure to payroll support for acquisitions, integrations, or rapid growth environments.
• Advanced reporting and data analysis experience within Dayforce.

• Payroll compliance expertise.
• Dayforce system configuration and optimization.
• Multi‑state and local tax management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Process improvement and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.