Payroll Director

The Human Resources Team thrives on creating the ultimate candidate experience. We are committed to bringing the best talent to Life Time. Building solid relationships with our current staff and candidates is at our core. Our team continues to rethink and adapt the employee experience. What does it mean to be a part of the Human Resources family? We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools to champion their own journey. We offer an incredible benefits package, attractive compensation, flexible hours, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership.

Position Summary

The Payroll Director oversees and directs the daily operations of the payroll department. They are responsible for global payroll processing (weekly) including error resolution and proper documentation for audits. They will partner closely with Compensation, IT, other HR departments, and Legal to deliver best Team Member experience for on-time and accurate Team Member pay. They also design scalable standardized processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and direct the work of the payroll team to ensure that all transactions are processed accurately and timely for all payroll entities in U.S. and Canada
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures, while also ensuring Team Members are paid properly and accurately
• Trains, develops and assesses Payroll team members to ensure continuous growth through education, processes/process improvement, and feedback
• Oversees preparation of required reporting and process documentation
• Keeps up-to-date on the latest developments in payroll-related areas including technology, Federal, State and Local government regulations and applying knowledge to identify and implement process improvements
• Trains clubs on payroll best practices
• Manages day to day payroll vendor relationships with vendor account managers to ensure service levels are met
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of payroll processes
• Oversees tax administration with ADP Tax Services

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer software including Workday and Excel
• Ability to support night and weekend commitments based on deadlines
• Excellent supervisory and time management skills

Education:

• Degree in Accounting or a related field

Years of Experience:

• 10 years payroll experience

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Certified Payroll Professional

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years payroll management experience
• Certified Payroll Professional
• 5 or more years high volume payroll experience and payroll tax
• 5 or more years multi-state payroll experience, especially Canada and California

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $105,000.00 and pays up to $145,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.