Director, Payroll Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, payroll position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Payroll Operations to ensure timely and accurate payroll service delivery in accordance with domestic and global compliance regulations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Self-starter/ limited supervision
• Capable of working with all levels of management under minimal supervision
• Exposure to Global HR & Benefits systems
• Experienced with ADP and Oracle
• Will consider combination of education and experience
• Strong leader who inspires people and leads by example in a compelling way
• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and works collaboratively in all aspects of the job
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification from the American Payroll Association preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, payroll. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to and share knowledge with the Brasil and LATAM Payroll team members relating to payroll compliance.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with an automated time and attendance system
• Extensive experience in managing service organizations
• Extensive experience in payroll accounting and compliance practices and theories related to payroll systems and processes
• Experience in service technologies and development of service delivery solutions
• Federal and state payroll, labor and IRS regulations
• Experience performing accounting, reconciliation, and internal control, preferably in a higher education environment with significant sponsored research activities
• Experience with complex human resource and payroll management information systems, particularly Oracle HRMS
• Excellence in interpersonal and communication skills with human resources, financial, information systems, and academic personnel

I would like to submit my application for the director, payroll opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for specialist technical expertise on payroll processes and legislations in accordance with policies and guidelines; ensuring compliance with legal and fiscal regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven track record with continuous improvement and change management processes
• Working knowledge of HRIS, payroll systems and payroll tax filings
• Experience with major Payroll and ERP system
• Management experience working with internal and external auditors
• Certified Payroll Professionals (CPP) designation preferred
• Technical Knowledge – Global tax withholding and reporting regulations, payroll tax accounting
• Strong leadership skills balanced with a willingness to play a 'hands-on' role with key projects
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, payroll position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to Payroll Manager on updating and developing internal Payroll procedures in line with current best practice;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Serve as functional business owner of ADP and other external payroll systems, ensuring that systems and processes correctly compute and record time, earnings, deductions, taxes
• Provide strong leadership and oversight over processes and team members in a changing environment
• Built strong, collaborative working relationships with outsourcers and external business partners, with a focus on driving efficiencies and improving levels of service
• Design and execute testing strategies and plans for ongoing process and technology change initiatives
• Monitor and report on transactions and processes to ensure the integrity of payroll and compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Monitor process controls and oversee and testing in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
• Maintain and document relevant policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Help drive stakeholder engagement, organizational change management and communication efforts with impacted business areas for critical transformation initiatives

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, payroll position.

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise to payroll accounting processes and requirements; respond to payroll queries promptly, knowledgeably, and with excellent customer service.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent leadership and talent development skills
• Process and procedure orientation with strength process design and continuous improvement
• Proven track record and a good level of comfort with driving innovation and leading organizational changes
• Bilingual verbal and written (English and French)
• Deep experience with using ADP’s payroll system and Excel
• Highly competent at payroll accounting – expenses, accruals, reconciliations
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws significant knowledge of US federal and state taxation
• Global project management expertise across multiple HR / cross functional groups