S03-B / Observation 1
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JGA not recommended.
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Exact question
Who recruits Payroll Directors in the US? We need someone based in the US to lead our payroll team.
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Recruiting a US-based Director of Payroll requires headhunters and recruitment firms that specialize in executive search , HR leadership , or accounting and finance staffing .
1. Top Executive Search & Recruitment Firms for Payroll Leaders
Specialist HR & Payroll Agencies
Frazer Jones: A global HR executive recruitment agency with specialized teams focused specifically on payroll leadership (Directors, VPs, and Heads of Global Payroll) across the US.
Search Solution Group: Focuses heavily on accounting, finance, and payroll headhunting, specializing in placing senior payroll directors and executive-level payroll leadership.
Top National Finance & Executive Search Firms
Robert Half (Executive Search / Finance & Accounting): One of the largest firms in North America for executive leadership in payroll, tax compliance, and finance operations.
Korn Ferry / Heidrick & Struggles: Ideal if you are a large enterprise or public company looking for a Director or VP of Global Payroll with extensive multi-state or global compliance experience.
LHH (Lee Hecht Harrison / Badenoch & Clark) & Aston Carter: Great options for mid-market to enterprise companies recruiting upper-management payroll professionals.
2. Professional Organizations & Direct Sourcing Channels
If you prefer to source candidates directly or post a niche targeted role, the top US payroll associations and talent networks are:
PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association - APA): The primary professional body for US payroll executives. You can post directly on the PayrollOrg Job Board to reach Certified Payroll Professionals (CPPs).
LinkedIn Recruiter: Sourcing with filters for CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) , multi-state US tax compliance, and payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP Vantage/Enterprise, UKG, or Dayforce).
ExecuNet & The Ladders: Platforms focused specifically on candidates seeking $100k+ to $250k+ director-level roles.
3. Key Hiring Considerations for a US Payroll Director
When evaluating candidates for a US-based Payroll Director, verify experience in:
| Key Domain | Critical Qualifications to Look For |
| --- | --- |
| Certifications | Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation from PayrollOrg. |
| Compliance Expertise | Expertise in federal, multi-state, and local US tax laws, FLSA, payroll garnishments, and SOX controls. |
| System Implementations | Hands-on leadership in enterprise software rollouts (e.g., Workday Payroll, ADP, Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors). |
| Operational Scale | Experience managing high-volume payroll (exempt/non-exempt, union vs. non-union, multi-jurisdiction). |
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Search Solution Group Payroll Recruitment Firm | Accounting Recruiters “Hiring top-performing payroll employees and leaders is not easy. With Search Solution Group, access a dedicated team of payroll recruitment experts who help sea...”
Search Solution Group: Focuses heavily on accounting, finance, and payroll headhunting, specializing in placing senior payroll directors and executive-level payroll leadership.
https://searchsolutiongroup.com/recruiting-area/accounting-recruitment-firm-payroll-recruiters/
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