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Senior Director, Payroll
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Dollar General .
Responsibilities
Drive the development and execution of a payroll strategy aligned with Dollar General’s business goals, leading process automation and efficiency initiatives while analyzing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly and salaried employees. Managing all related activities including tax administration, garnishments, employee inquiries, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team by setting strategic direction, establishing performance goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth.
Ensure payroll compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, legal, and audit standards by partnering with internal and external stakeholders, while resolving complex issues and mitigating operational risks.
Manage payroll systems and integrations (e.g., Oracle), collaborating with IT to optimize functionality and leveraging analytics to drive data-informed decisions.
Serve as a strategic advisor on payroll matters, partnering with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating updates and initiatives to employees and leadership.
Oversee payroll vendor relationships and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure alignment with financial objectives and service expectations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role. Fifteen plus years of progressive payroll experience highly preferred. Experience managing payroll for a large, multi-state organization; retail industry experience preferred. Strong background in payroll compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. Expertise in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle) and system integrations with HRIS and accounting platform.
Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred. Additional certifications (e.g., CPA, SHRM-CP/SCP, or SPHR) are a plus.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Retail
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Senior Director, Payroll
role at
Dollar General .
Responsibilities
Drive the development and execution of a payroll strategy aligned with Dollar General’s business goals, leading process automation and efficiency initiatives while analyzing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly and salaried employees. Managing all related activities including tax administration, garnishments, employee inquiries, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team by setting strategic direction, establishing performance goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth.
Ensure payroll compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, legal, and audit standards by partnering with internal and external stakeholders, while resolving complex issues and mitigating operational risks.
Manage payroll systems and integrations (e.g., Oracle), collaborating with IT to optimize functionality and leveraging analytics to drive data-informed decisions.
Serve as a strategic advisor on payroll matters, partnering with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating updates and initiatives to employees and leadership.
Oversee payroll vendor relationships and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure alignment with financial objectives and service expectations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role. Fifteen plus years of progressive payroll experience highly preferred. Experience managing payroll for a large, multi-state organization; retail industry experience preferred. Strong background in payroll compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. Expertise in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle) and system integrations with HRIS and accounting platform.
Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred. Additional certifications (e.g., CPA, SHRM-CP/SCP, or SPHR) are a plus.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Retail
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