Your Payroll Department (YPD), a division of James Hamlin & Co., provides payroll processing, Advanced HR, Workers Compensation, 401K, Time and Attendance and General Ledger solutions to its clients.  YPD is the payroll arm of the Kaizen CPAs + Advisors family, a licensed CPA firm.

At YPD we care about each and every employee as a person. Finding a position that fits your personal and professional needs can be a challenge. At YPD, you will find a team of professionals ready to encourage and celebrate all of your achievements and successes! 

The Director of Payroll plays a crucial role in providing operational direction and technical support for payroll, human resources, tax compliance, and package fulfillment roles. This leadership position requires an individual with a deep understanding of iSolved HCM software, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage a diverse team. The successful candidate will oversee daily processing, troubleshoot software-related issues, and contribute to the growth and success of YPD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational direction and technical support for payroll, human resources, tax compliance, and package fulfillment roles.
• Oversee daily processing, supporting and troubleshooting operational and technical aspects of payroll software systems.
• Master iSolved HCM software, including report writing capabilities.
• Assist in new client setup and handle daily tax, finance, and ACH functions as needed.
• Expand ACA offering and contribute to the rollout of future software upgrades.
• Create and implement procedures through audit mechanisms to streamline processing for challenging clients.
• Implement project goals such as data uploads, HR/ACA compliance, time and attendance, and G/L interface.
• Build rapport with clients and co-workers, ensuring YPD team members maintain workflow and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Manage time efficiently to handle various tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Provide leadership and assess current operations annually to define plans for future growth. 
• Learn key functions of each team role.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proficiency in iSolved HCM Payroll Software, Outlook, Excel, and Word, and other relevant software programs.
• Previous experience managing a multi-faceted payroll operations team.
• Strong understanding of payroll software systems and technical troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in expanding ACA offerings and implementing software upgrades is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge in payroll, tax/benefits rules, policies and laws required. Familiarity with with the provisions of Payroll services in a Service Bureau is helpful. 
• Strong coaching, training, and motivating skills essential.
• Previous employee management experience required. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing diplomacy and tact to diffuse high-tension situations.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and QuickBooks is a plus.

Please know that due to the nature of this position, remote work will not be an option. This position is based out of Antioch, Illinois. 

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Your Payroll Department (YPD) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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