Director, Payroll - Tampa, United States - Credorax

Description

The Director, Payroll and Benefits will report to and work closely with the SVP, Human Resources to develop / deliver comprehensive and competitive Benefits programs for Shift- Direct the strategic design, planning, implementation, communication and administration of the full range of payroll and health & welfare benefits, including retirement (401K) programs.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Payroll and Benefits team.
• Identify and execute on opportunities to make payroll and benefits activities/processes more streamlined and efficient while ensuring they are competitive in the marketplace to support recruitment, engagement and talent retention.
• Implement Payroll & Benefits strategies related to business growth (M&A, new markets, and special initiatives).
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and programs to foster employee understanding and appreciation of the value of company total rewards.
• Overseeing payroll process to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions. Regularly audits records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Own the health, welfare and retirement plan strategy, annual design and costmodeling reviews, budgeting, and provide expertise to the Leadership team, acting as fiduciary of our 401(k) plan.
• Select, monitor, evaluate, and manage all benefits vendor relationships.
• Partner with the company's external benefits consultants to analyze and evaluate plan renewals for cost effectiveness, negotiate for improved services and offerings to maintain the company's Total Rewards competitive position.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; guide team members on routine audits to ensure benefits are administered consistently and qualified under applicable tax codes if applicable.
• Ensure all plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD) are complete and updated; Form 5500 filings are filed accurately and timely; required notices are distributed to employees; lead efforts to plan and perform discrimination testing and oversee annual plan audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study.
• A minimum of 8 years prior work experience in Payroll and Benefits in a leadership role.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed employee workforce.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; proven ability to model desired work values and practices for team members and create a work setting that encourages both individual and team accomplishments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities as well as payroll/tax concepts and principles.
• A substantive knowledge of/experience in federal and state law, compliance requirements in HIPAA, COBRA regulations, FMLA, ADA, ERISA,and general HR practices.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; proven ability to research, follow up and resolve complex issues and problems surfaced by the team.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Experience working for publicly traded companies is preferred.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class._