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
recruiting@imprimis.com for immediate review as we are interviewing immediately in this thriving market! Thank you and we look forward to partnering with you! APPLY TODAY!!!!