Cortland is seeking a strategic Director of Payroll for a remote contract engagement. The role focuses on optimizing multi-state systems, driving automation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years at a Director or senior leadership level.
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About the Company
Cortland is a real estate investment and management firm seeking a strategic, process-driven Director of Payroll for a remote contract engagement. This role focuses on optimizing multi-state systems, driving automation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a large corporate and hourly workforce.
About the Role
This position is for a Director of Payroll (Contract) that is 100% Remote (US-Based) in the Real Estate / Property Management industry.
Responsibilities
- Process Optimization: Streamline end-to-end payroll workflows to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Multi-State Compliance: Oversee complex, multi-state payroll tax filings and local/federal regulatory reporting.
- Team Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to the internal payroll team and ensure seamless execution.
- Vendor & HRIS Management: Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and enterprise software platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG).
- Audit & Control: Direct month-end and year-end reconciliations and act as the primary point of contact for audits.
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Qualifications
- Experience: 8 or more years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years at a Director or senior leadership level.
- Industry Background: Prior experience in property management, real estate, hospitality, or retail managing a large multi-site workforce.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with major enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage strict deadlines autonomously.
Required Skills
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Advanced proficiency with major enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms.
Preferred Skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage strict deadlines autonomously.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details are not specified in the provided description.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cortland is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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