Director of Payroll

Company: Erickson Senior Living
Location: Windsor Mill
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Location: Erickson Senior Living We are seeking a strategic and experienced Payroll Director to provide leadership and oversight for all payroll functions. This role partners closely with Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations while maintaining strong internal controls. The Payroll Director fosters cross-functional collaboration, safeguards confidential information, and promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. How you will make an impact: Direct and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end payroll processing. Lead, mentor, and supervise payroll leadership and staff, fostering high performance, professional development, and a strong customer-service culture. Ensure alignment between payroll and HR data, maintaining accurate records for personnel changes, pay rates, benefits, and employee information. Establish, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, SOPs, financial controls, and audit trails to ensure data integrity and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, year-end reporting requirements, and external audit standards; monitor legislative changes and advise leadership on required actions. Oversee preparation of payroll reports for senior leadership, Finance, auditors, and regulatory agencies while keeping stakeholders informed of regulatory updates. Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and management of third-party payroll providers; identify automation opportunities and recommend system enhancements in partnership with HR and IT. Manage payroll discrepancy resolution and cross-functional collaboration, safeguarding confidential information and maintaining employee trust. Compensation: Commensurate with experience from $ $125,000–$140,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law What we offer: Hybrid work schedule. Exceptional growth and career development opportunities. Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible. Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available. Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age. Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices Extensive employee discount programs. What you will need: Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience in a medium-to-large organization, with demonstrated ability to lead payroll and tax-related projects. Advanced knowledge of Workday Payroll, MasterTax, ADP, and strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), reporting tools, and payroll systems. In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and provincial payroll regulations, including garnishments and payroll tax compliance; experience interacting with tax agencies. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and maintain strict confidentiality. Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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