Director of HRIS & Payroll (UKG)

TL;DR

Director of HRIS & Payroll (UKG): Leading the end-to-end management of the organization’s HCM/HRIS system and multi-state payroll operations with an accent on system architecture, compliance, and scalable integration. Focus on designing configuration strategies, managing offshore payroll teams, and ensuring data integrity across a rapidly growing portfolio of companies.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 + Bonus

Company

A fast-growing portfolio company operating a collection of multi-brand businesses across 40 states with centralized operational leadership.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary system owner and lead practitioner for UKG Pro and Workforce Management.
• Design and deploy enterprise configuration strategies, including pay rules, workflows, and integrations.
• Execute multi-state, multi-entity payroll cycles while transitioning transactional tasks to an offshore team.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and process documentation for the broader HR team.
• Partner with M&A leadership to integrate new acquisitions into the UKG environment without configuration sprawl.
• Build reporting infrastructure and dashboards to provide visibility into payroll accuracy, compliance, and headcount metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on UKG Pro and Workforce Management experience (configuration, administration, and reporting).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll and HRIS.
• Deep expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance (SUI, SIT, garnishments, ACA).
• Proven ability to manage and oversee offshore or distributed payroll teams.
• Experience in high-growth or acquisition-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or Information Systems.

Nice to have

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Experience leading major UKG implementations or module transformations.
• Background in private equity-backed or roll-up business models.
• Experience supporting seasonal or 1099-heavy workforces.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead system transformation in a high-growth, acquisition-heavy environment.
• Centralized operational support across a diverse portfolio of brands.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses.
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership across HR, Finance, IT, and Legal.