Director of Payroll

IMPRIMIS GROUP IS HIRING A PAYROLL DIRECTOR!

$110K-$130K

ONSITE | HOUSTON, TX (Woodlands, 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.

Amazing opportunity with a growing company! Please send your resume to [email protected] for immediate review as we are interviewing immediately in this thriving market! Thank you and we look forward to partnering with you! APPLY TODAY!!!!