DIRECTOR OF PAYROLL (Remote)

NuWest Group Holdings is looking for smart, motivated, hard-working, results-oriented individuals to help expand our staffing business. We are a thriving and growing company that wants to add top talent to our team. We specialize in a wide range of industries including healthcare, engineering, modern manufacturing, technical and scientific. We offer a strong, team-based, quality focused environment as well as excellent compensation (base, commission, and bonuses), benefits packages, as well as many other great perks. If you think you are one of the best, come prove it on a team that will allow you to do so.

The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced diverse environment and have good all-around administrative abilities, people skills and a positive, ambitious attitude.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, develop and mentor a team of payroll professionals.
• Oversee daily operations and perform administrative functions for the payroll department.
• Responsible for the development, training and mentorship of payroll team ensuring optimal performance.
• Leverage technology to gain efficiencies and accuracy.
• Remain updated on current and changing payroll related laws across multiple states.
• Update payroll policy and procedure documents.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with Company associates, departments, and management.
• Establish and maintain effective business relations with vendors, outside auditors and regulators, and professional trade groups.
• Ensure compliance and resolve all issues related to state and local payroll laws and regulations including wage and hour laws, tax and other filings.
• Review annual W-2 preparation and quarterly and annual payroll tax return filings. Work with external payroll company as needed.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Assist with Workers Comp audits and related issues.
• Create and maintain a positive team environment, conduct routine team meetings, provide recognition, and celebrate successes.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement(s):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 8-10 years of experience processing high volume payroll required, including work with California wage and hour regulations
• 3 years of supervisor/management experience required
• 2+ years of high volume staffing industry experience
• Acquisition integration experience a plus
• Systems integrations experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and laws required
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Understanding of automated payroll applications such as Paycom, ADP, etc.
• Outstanding Customer Service
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Innate aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to work both quickly and accurately
• Team player attitude

NuWest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.