Job Description
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
As the Director of Payroll, this person will be responsible for directing all activities related to payroll. This position provides direction and leadership on all matters regarding the organization's payroll activities, including strategic and tactical planning. The Director of Payroll provides the vision, strategic planning and coordination of payroll processes and systems to manage complex challenges while championing service excellence.
Major Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the Payroll department
Oversee weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and on-demand disbursement of multi-state payroll
Oversee payroll for US and Canada
Develop strategies for continuous improvement in payroll processing
Oversee internal business process controls and engage with audits
Define success metrics for Payroll to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement
Work closely with other departments as needed to understand and support payroll requirements and needs in Workday
Participate in HR technology initiatives by assisting with business requirement gathering, business process review, project management, testing, training, documentation, development, communication and business configuration
Minimum Experience & Skills Required
Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or related field.
10+ year's relevant experience in Payroll.8-10 years of payroll experience
3-5 years of Workday experience
Multistate payroll experience
Canadian payroll experience
Knowledge of General Accounting Principles
Must be very detail-oriented and strive for minimal errors
Excellent problem-solving, organizational skills, and analytical skills
Strong time-management and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task; attention to detail; produce accurate and timely results
Proficient in Microsoft Office product
Must be able to work effectively in a diverse cross team environment
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .
First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
