Hiring: Director Payroll Company: Durham School Services Location: Warrenville, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:41:51 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •10+ years’ experience in payroll and/or HR Services related areas. Required Skills: •Manage and oversee the daily operations of the US and Canadian payroll department. •Ensure accurate and timely payment of compensation payable employees, while confirming correct processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions. •Oversee payroll reconciliations, audits, and regulatory procedures to ensure payroll tax reporting and remittance are timely and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax laws. •Verify time and labor rules are set up correctly within the payroll system and follow customer contracts, union collective bargaining agreements, and corporate guidelines. •Review exception reports, coordinate and resolve inaccurate information with field operations. •Partner cross-functionally with various internal departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes and vendors into business processes. •Lead, develop and performance manage payroll staff, provide guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development of both onsite and remote team. •Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures that follow company policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure they are properly administered and communicated to employees. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Business, or related field. •In-depth knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. •Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead a team. •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. •Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities. •High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidential information. •Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact positively and professionally with all levels of individuals, both internal and external. •Proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use complex features. •Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. •We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!