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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.

FULL SAVED ANSWER
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). |

Would you like recommendations tailored to your specific industry, company size, or software ecosystem (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG)?


SOURCES
S03-B-gemini-r1-C1 | supporting_citation | https://searchsolutiongroup.com/recruiting-area/accounting-recruitment-firm-payroll-recruiters/