Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
The payroll director in a business organization is responsible for the administration of the payroll department and management of employee compensation. Depending upon the size of the business and its corporate structure, the payroll director prepares or oversees the preparation and processing of weekly or periodic payroll for employees and addresses payroll tax reporting, benefits and perquisites, accounting and payroll systems, as well as supervising payroll clerks and other employees in the payroll department.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Director of Human Resources
Payroll Director
Payroll Supervisor
Payroll Clerk
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