Sr. Director, Payroll

Company Overview

The Senior Director, Payroll is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations for a large, multi-state, and high-volume workforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in payroll processes. The Senior Director will lead a team of payroll professionals and collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience for Dollar General's employees. This role requires a proactive leader with exceptional technical expertise, a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance, and the ability to align payroll strategies with Dollar General's business objectives.

Job Details

Duties & 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.

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