Senior Level Director of Payroll Jobs
Senior level director of payroll jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide payroll strategy, compliance oversight, and the teams that execute accurate, on-time pay cycles across complex organizations. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available and employers like Protiviti, PsiQuantum, and Acrisure hiring at this level now.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares company payroll, reviews and validates timesheets and employee status changes; reconciles discrepancies for both multistate and global payroll leveraging multiple systems.
- Functions as subject matter expert in payroll processing for both multistate and global payroll. Audits, reconciles, and resolves payroll processing and responds to employee payroll inquiries.
- Collaborates with system programmers and stakeholders to develop and implement compensation and benefit programs, updates and reconcile company payroll system issues.
- Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
- Calculates and documents payroll transactions which may include manual payroll inputs.
- Performs internal audits and responds to external auditing and regulatory inquiries.
- Verifies payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and IRS regulations.
- Completes monthly General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Support yearly tax filing and the Labor to GL reconciliation as required for the yearly Incurred Cost Submission.
- Identifies records for retention.
- Leads and mentors junior level Payroll Specialists.
- Enters transactions and journal entries into the accounting, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Accounting Systems and Process:
- Knowledge of how to implement/maintain/document effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system requirements and company internal control guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve accounting system issues.
- Ability to support internal/external auditors and provide assistance regarding implementation and problem resolution.
- Ability to support development and deployment of accounting systems and tools.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- Handling Confidential & Proprietary Information: Skill and ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information and working with it dispassionately.
Tax laws and codes:
- Knowledge of tax laws and codes applicable to US state and federal jurisdictions as well as international jurisdictions.
Build Positive Relationships:
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Communication:
- Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Decision Making:
- Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Strong Excel Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of pivot tables and vlookups.
Education & Experience:
- 10 to 14 years’ experience preparing multi-state company payroll with a bachelor’s degree; or 8-12 years related experience with a master's degree; or comparable combination of education and experience.
- Prefer candidates who have:
- experience working for a government contractor.
- experience with ADP payroll processing.
- experience using HRMS systems, such as Workday or similar systems.
- experience using Deltek systems, such as Shop Floor Time, Time and Expense, and CostPoint.
Interested in learning more? APPLY TODAY!
At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 85,000.00 - 117,150.00
Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares company payroll, reviews and validates timesheets and employee status changes; reconciles discrepancies for both multistate and global payroll leveraging multiple systems.
- Functions as subject matter expert in payroll processing for both multistate and global payroll. Audits, reconciles, and resolves payroll processing and responds to employee payroll inquiries.
- Collaborates with system programmers and stakeholders to develop and implement compensation and benefit programs, updates and reconcile company payroll system issues.
- Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
- Calculates and documents payroll transactions which may include manual payroll inputs.
- Performs internal audits and responds to external auditing and regulatory inquiries.
- Verifies payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and IRS regulations.
- Completes monthly General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Support yearly tax filing and the Labor to GL reconciliation as required for the yearly Incurred Cost Submission.
- Identifies records for retention.
- Leads and mentors junior level Payroll Specialists.
- Enters transactions and journal entries into the accounting, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Accounting Systems and Process:
- Knowledge of how to implement/maintain/document effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system requirements and company internal control guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve accounting system issues.
- Ability to support internal/external auditors and provide assistance regarding implementation and problem resolution.
- Ability to support development and deployment of accounting systems and tools.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- Handling Confidential & Proprietary Information: Skill and ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information and working with it dispassionately.
Tax laws and codes:
- Knowledge of tax laws and codes applicable to US state and federal jurisdictions as well as international jurisdictions.
Build Positive Relationships:
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Communication:
- Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Decision Making:
- Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Strong Excel Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of pivot tables and vlookups.
Education & Experience:
- 10 to 14 years’ experience preparing multi-state company payroll with a bachelor’s degree; or 8-12 years related experience with a master's degree; or comparable combination of education and experience.
- Prefer candidates who have:
- experience working for a government contractor.
- experience with ADP payroll processing.
- experience using HRMS systems, such as Workday or similar systems.
- experience using Deltek systems, such as Shop Floor Time, Time and Expense, and CostPoint.
Interested in learning more? APPLY TODAY!
At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 85,000.00 - 117,150.00
Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Senior Level Director of Payroll Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of payroll job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned end-to-end payroll operations for large, multi-state or multi-entity workforces. Demonstrating a history of leading compliance audits, implementing or migrating payroll systems, and developing junior staff gives you a clear edge. Certifications like CPP or FPC strengthen your profile, and experience with global payroll adds further differentiation for enterprise roles.
Which companies hire senior level director of payrolls?
Companies hiring senior level director of payrolls right now include Protiviti, PsiQuantum, and Acrisure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, professional services firms, and high-growth companies scaling their workforce operations.
Are there remote senior level director of payroll jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer size and industry. About 23% of senior level director of payroll openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of flexible work for senior finance and HR operations leadership. Fully remote roles are most common at companies with distributed workforces or modern cloud-based payroll infrastructure.
What makes a director of payroll role senior level?
Senior level director of payroll roles carry broader scope than mid-level positions: ownership of enterprise payroll strategy, accountability for compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and responsibility for leading a team of payroll professionals. These roles require deep technical knowledge of payroll systems, tax law, and labor regulations, along with the ability to influence executive decisions on compensation operations.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of payrolls?
Senior Level director of payroll roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, complex workforces with multi-state or multi-country payroll obligations that require dedicated senior leadership to manage compliance and operational accuracy.