Job Details

IMPRIMIS GROUP IS HIRING A PAYROLL DIRECTOR!

$110K-$140K

ONSITE | DALLAS-FORT WORTH OR HOUSTON, TX | DIRECT HIRE

The Director of Payroll is a strategic, execution focused leader responsible for overseeing all payroll operations across a complex, fast growing organization. This role requires demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, guiding payroll readiness for taking a company public, and operating with a high sense of urgency and professionalism in time sensitive, high visibility environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to scale processes through transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Leadership & Operations Lead end to end payroll operations ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multistate and/or global populations.
• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, and audit readiness in alignment with public company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international payroll tax and wage regulations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and external advisors to support payroll due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead payroll integration efforts post merger, including system conversions, harmonization of pay practices, benefits deductions, and tax compliance.
• Identify payroll related risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity and compliance during rapid organizational change.
• IPO & Public Company Readiness Prepare payroll processes, controls, and reporting for IPO readiness, including SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support external audits and public company reporting requirements by ensuring payroll data accuracy and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance to align payroll practices with public company governance and transparency expectations.

Execution & Professionalism Operate with a strong sense of urgency, balancing speed and accuracy in high pressure, deadline driven environments.

• Anticipate payroll issues before they arise and take proactive, solutions?oriented action.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement Build, mentor, and develop a high performing payroll team capable of supporting organizational growth and complexity.

• Drive continuous improvement through process automation, system optimization, and vendor management.
• Establish scalable payroll practices that support rapid growth, acquisitions, and global expansion.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll leadership experience, including managing payroll for complex, multi?entity organizations.
• Proven experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including payroll due diligence and integration.
• Direct involvement in IPO preparation or public company payroll operations, including SOX or audit environments.
• Deep knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to execute under tight timelines.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross functional partners.