Job Description

Support Center - Irving

The Director - Payroll is responsible for the management of the payroll services and related functions in support of Company employees located in multiple entities and multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada; responsible for an onsite and outsourced staff; oversight of payroll functional team including tax, garnishments, controls, cycle balancing, check printing and distribution, case management, etc.

Major Activities

• Provide leadership and direction in the utilization, accuracy, and effectiveness of Michaels' payroll operations.
• Facilitate process compliance, standardization, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Engages businesses and installs common metrics to measure progress.
• Support and execute the strategic vision for payroll within a shared services environment.
• Recommend, develop, and implement principles through the businesses that enhance the effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and promote a consistent approach to payroll delivery and management.
• Provide expert consulting regarding payroll initiatives and tools to facilitate overall organizational performance.
• Establish and direct payroll internal controls with the emphasis on maintaining data integrity, security, as well as process design/compliance and improvement.
• Schedule, audit, and review processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll data.
• Oversee and provide sponsorship of corporate payroll projects.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations effecting payroll, payroll tax, and garnishment.
• Establish, direct, and coordinate payroll vendor relationships.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Computer skills proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) 
• Proficiency with US garnishment rules and federal/state regulations
• Strong working knowledge of ADP, Workday, or similar systems (payroll and time and labor) and GL systems

Minimum Type of experience the job requires 

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience with 10,000+ employees located within multiple entities and work locations
• Experience establishing payroll strategy and leading major change within a shared services environment
• Experience in process definition and problem solving and analysis, and change management
• Team leadership experience

Preferred Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills  

• Certified Payroll Professional preferred
   

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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