Director, Payroll

Job Number: 26-01665 Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Director, Payroll for our client in White Plains, NY.ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview: Client is seeking an experienced, highly skilled and collaborative Director of Payroll to lead our critical Payroll function to ensure employees across multiple sites and union groups throughout New York State are paid accurately, timely, and in full compliance with all regulatory requirements. In this management role, he / she will oversee a team of payroll professionals, providing clear direction, balancing workloads, and fostering a high‐performance culture rooted in precision, accountability, and continuous improvement, while continually developing the staff. This leader will guide the team through evolving priorities, oversee data validation and quality checks, and uphold client's standards for compliance, union contract interpretation, and data accuracy. This role offers the opportunity to shape processes, strengthen team capabilities, and build on an established foundation of operational excellence. The Director will maintain and optimize payroll systems, as well as oversee integrations between Workday, SAP, and ADP, troubleshoot issues with internal and external partners, and ensure rigorous controls that support accurate biweekly payroll processing and tax reporting.

Responsibilities: Focus on tactical and operational plans within client and Canal with short to mid-term focus. Influence others outside of their own team regarding policies, practices, and procedures. Manage experienced professionals and supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Maintain the payroll system in good working condition by coordinating updates and fixes & troubleshooting payroll-related problems at headquarters & sites by working with IT staff, outside vendors, and HR.Oversee the operation of the time entry system to ensure compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour laws and to adhere to client and Canal policies. Interact with IRS, SS Administration, NYS Tax Authority, NYS Employees retirement system, labor unions, financial firms, and credit unions to ensure accurate reporting requirements and payments. Ensure the production of timely & accurate biweekly paychecks by monitoring the current control systems & establishing new controls as necessary. Monitor client and Canal tax payments & reporting processes to ensure accuracy & timely compliance of federal, state & local tax laws by working with outside vendors and legal.

Skills: Expert knowledge of payroll processing procedures & applicable tax laws. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Expert knowledge of SAP.Expert knowledge of Federal, NY State and local employment laws (401(k), IRA Cafeteria plans, etc.) and discrimination testing. Familiar with best practices in payroll profession and demonstrated ability to implement practices in daily payroll processing routine. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects within varying deadlines. Expert knowledge of client and Canal policies and Union contracts, preferred. Strong managerial, communication and interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with various functional groups.

Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 / YearIf interested, you may contact:

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.