YMCA OF THE NORTH
Director of Payroll and HR Compliance (Administrative)
1. Job Summary:
The Payroll and HR Compliance Director will oversee payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately, timely and in compliance with government regulations. Responsible for overseeing wage and garnishments, taxes, regulatory filing, W2 distribution, etc. Incumbent is also responsible to ensure the organization follows applicable laws and regulations related to payroll, benefits, compensation and employment law (this is not an all-inclusive list) in all states where team members reside. Collaborate with People and Cultures Business Partners team to ensure compliance needs are communicated timely for resource updates. Monitor service levels and ensure people and culture timely response.
2. Essential Functions:
Stay current in HR compliance with federal, state, county and city laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to the organization and relevant to states where team members are employed.
Develop and oversee payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting, legal requirements and internal financial requirements.
Partner People and Culture Department and Risk Management Department, lead organization-wide compliance initiatives, relative to HR, to inform, train and equip our team and supervisors with resources and tools.
Lead and direct the work of Payroll team, support HRIS team as needed.
Collaborate with people and cultures business partners to create, update and implement policies and procedures to remain in compliance with applicable law.
Identify and support process improvements, innovative solutions and system enhancements to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with all wage and garnishment administration.
Ensure timely and accurate tax and regulatory filing as appropriate.
Support research and system capability for multi-state employees.
Support data integrity, application configuration, user acceptance testing of the HRMS, currently UKG Workforce Ready
Provide excellent customer service and direction for timely and accurate payroll preparation and processing
Lead special projects as necessary
3. Relationships:
The incumbent reports to the Vice President of People Operations and Total Rewards and works closely with People and Cultures leadership team to meet the needs of the Association. The incumbent supervises the payroll staff. This position interacts with Association Executives and Branch and/or Program Executives.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Bachelors Degree in human resources, business. Demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Seven (7) years of experience with payroll plus compliance and/or HRIS systems experience.
Three (3) years providing direct supervision to others
Experience working with multi-state employees.
Experience working with human resource compliance, including payroll regulations, wage and garnishment, taxes and employment law, etc.
Project Management experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop partnerships/relationships at all levels
Excellent analytical, planning, organization and problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to present technical information in an easy to understand format
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information
Preferred
Experience with UKG Ready
Project management experience
Data organization and analysis experience
6. Work Conditions:
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
Operate office equipment: copier, fax machine, and computer
Travel to various locations for meetings and trainings
7. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Chief Financial/ Administrative Officer or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch, camp, or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.