Interim Payroll Director

Chicago Metro Area, Illinois


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Type: Contract

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10081894

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/hRMDKW


Role: Interim Payroll Director

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $75 - $85 / houe

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.


Job Description:

 

Payroll Strategy & Transformation


  • Lead the design and execution of the large payroll transformation strategy, transitioning from fragmented regional models to a standardized NA solution
  • Drive phased or full-scale implementation of the payroll platforms and integrations aligned with enterprise systems (e.g., Dayforce, JDE)
  • Establish governance, policies, and standards to ensure consistency across all Business Units
  • Partner with executive stakeholder to align payroll strategy with overall HR and business priorities


Payroll Operations & Service Delivery


  • Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across all North America, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and service excellence
  • Ensure seamless integration of timekeeping, payroll processing, and downstream financial reporting
  • Define and manage service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and operational performance metrics
  • Lead resolution of complex payroll issues and escalations across global markets
  • Drive consistent employee experience through high-quality payroll service delivery
  • Manage third-party providers in a complex outsourced environment, ensuring compliance and service delivery standards
  • Optimize vendor footprint to reduce fragmentation and improve cost efficiency
  • Establish strong governance frameworks to manage multi-vendor and regional provider models

Compliance, Risk & Controls


  • Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and global payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls, audit readiness, and risk mitigation frameworks
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams on regulatory changes and implications
  • Oversee data privacy and security compliance related to payroll and employee data

Financial Management & Reporting


  • Own payroll-related financial processes, including funding, reconciliation, accruals, and reporting
  • Streamline and standardize payroll reporting to provide consolidated global insights
  • Improve transparency and accuracy of payroll data for FP&A, and leadership
  • Drive cost optimization through operating model redesign and vendor consolidation


Shared Services & Operating Model Excellence


  • Lead the evolution of a payroll shared services model, including governance, processes, and service delivery design
  • Standardize, simplify, and automate payroll processes across regions
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce complexity, cost, and cycle time
  • Build scalable solutions that support enterprise growth and future transformation


Leadership & Stakeholder Management


  • Lead and develop a North America payroll organization, including regional teams and shared services resources
  • Build strong partnerships with HR Operations, HR Technology, Finance, IT, and regional leadership
  • Act as the North America payroll subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior leadership
  • Drive change management across regions to support transformation and adoption

 Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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