Director - US Payroll

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This open position is for Armanino India LLP. Armanino India LLP is a fully owned subsidiary of Armanino (USA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to U.S.-based clients on payroll operations, compliance, controls, and process improvement.
• Lead discovery and solution discussions to understand client needs, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop trusted relationships with client executives, HR leaders, finance teams, controllers, and operational stakeholders.
• Explain complex payroll, tax, and compliance issues in clear business language.
• Support payroll assessments, payroll transformations, payroll technology initiatives, payroll transitions, and operational improvement projects.
• Identify risks, compliance concerns, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Collaborate with client HR and Benefits teams, HR/Payroll technology, and accounting teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

• U.S. Payroll Compliance & Technical Leadership

• Maintain advanced knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll matters.
• Provide guidance regarding Multi-state payroll compliance
• Provide guidance regarding Payroll tax registrations
• Provide guidance regarding Wage and hour requirements
• Provide guidance regarding FLSA compliance and Garnishments and levies
• Provide guidance regarding Payroll tax notices and agency inquiries
• Provide guidance regarding Year-end reporting and filings
• Provide guidance regarding Payroll controls and risk management
• Provide guidance regardingMulti-Platform Payroll Expertise
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.
• Establish and maintain payroll standards, procedures, and quality controls.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop payroll professionals across the India delivery organization.
• Establish technical training programs focused on U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax compliance, payroll technology, and client service.
• Build consulting and advisory capabilities across the payroll team.
• Create career development plans and succession strategies for payroll staff.
• Conduct regular performance coaching and professional development discussions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Ensure team members can confidently communicate with U.S.-based clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll service delivery across assigned clients and engagements.
• Ensure payroll services are delivered accurately, timely, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Manage resource planning, staffing capacity, workload balancing, and service delivery metrics.
• Establish operational processes that support consistency, scalability, and efficiency.
• Monitor service quality and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by participating in prospect meetings, solution discussions, and proposal development.
• Contribute to scope development, pricing discussions, and service design.
• Identify opportunities to expand payroll services within existing client relationships.
• Support thought leadership initiatives, training programs, webinars, and client education efforts.
• Help develop scalable payroll service offerings and delivery methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. payroll operations and compliance.
• Experience leading payroll teams within a consulting, outsourcing, professional services, BPO, or managed services environment.
• Experience managing client relationships and communicating directly with executive stakeholders.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments and complex payroll structures.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent payroll certification preferred.
• Additional payroll, compliance, or workforce management certifications are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, payroll operations, and payroll controls.
• Ability to analyze payroll issues and identify practical business solutions.
• Strong consulting, client relationship, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead client discussions and represent the practice professionally.
• Experience developing and mentoring payroll professionals.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple client environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with Industry standards
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. employment benefits depending on the position.

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