Director of Payroll

Hybrid in Manhattan (3 days in-office)

A leading sports organization here in Manhattan is seeking a Director of Payroll to oversee and modernize payroll operations across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while serving as a strategic partner to Finance, HR, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with both salaried and hourly populations, including seasonal or variable workforce structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple pay groups (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, multi-state)
• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, and repo...