JGA STUDY · SAVED-TEXT EVIDENCE EXPORT Original answer wording and recorded date preserved. Answer ID: S03-B-perplexity-r2 Recorded UTC: 2026-10-20T20:11:32.086Z Product: Perplexity Observation: 2 Collection country: US Access: Dedicated signed-in / Free Model label: Search; automatic/default Model; Pro free preview enabled Mode: Free Search; native Incognito; default Model undisclosed; automatic free preview of advanced search shown EXACT QUESTION Who recruits Payroll Directors in the US? We need someone based in the US to lead our payroll team. FULL SAVED ANSWER For a U.S.-based Payroll Director , your strongest recruiting channels are specialized accounting/finance and HR-technology staffing firms, plus executive search firms for transformational or enterprise-level roles. These recruiters already work with candidates who lead multi-state payroll, compliance, payroll systems, and payroll teams. roberthalf +1 Best-fit recruiters | Recruiter / firm | Best for | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Robert Half | Direct-hire, contract, and interim Payroll Directors | Actively recruits for Payroll Director roles across the U.S.; can source candidates for multi-state payroll operations. roberthalf +1 | | KORE1 | Payroll Directors with systems and compliance depth | Places payroll managers and directors on direct-hire, contract, and contract-to-hire terms; screens for CPP/FPC certification and experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, and Dayforce. [kore1](https://www.kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/) | | Vaco / Highspring | Senior, complex, or hybrid enterprise payroll leadership | Has recruited Payroll Directors for large multi-state and high-volume payroll functions, including roles supporting 4,000+ and 40,000+ employees. jobs.vaco +1 | | Talentfoot | Executive-level payroll leadership and transformation mandates | An executive recruitment firm that recruits Director of Payroll leaders reporting into CFOs and leading payroll teams through technology and process change. [talentfoot](https://talentfoot.com/jobs/director-of-payroll/) | | Contemporary Staffing Solutions | Direct-hire payroll leadership | Recruits Payroll Directors to lead and modernize payroll for large multi-state workforces. [careers.contemporarystaffing](https://careers.contemporarystaffing.com/jobs/39208) | | Inspyr Solutions | Global or U.S. payroll leadership with citizenship/location constraints | Has sourced Global Payroll Director roles, including U.S.-based permanent placements with specified compensation and work-authorization requirements. [inspyrsolutions](https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/job/26-155426-global-payroll-director-spring-tx/) | How to choose • Need a strong operational leader quickly: Start with Robert Half or KORE1 ; both recruit payroll-specific talent and can support permanent or interim searches. roberthalf +1 • Need enterprise scale, complex compliance, or a large team leader: Use Vaco/Highspring or an executive search firm such as Talentfoot . jobs.vaco +2 • Need global payroll plus U.S. leadership: Consider Inspyr Solutions or a payroll-focused executive search firm. [inspyrsolutions](https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/job/26-155426-global-payroll-director-spring-tx/) • Need interim coverage while you hire: Robert Half and KORE1 can provide contract or contract-to-hire payroll leadership while the permanent search proceeds. roberthalf +1 Candidate profile to brief recruiters For a U.S.-based payroll-team leader, specify: • U.S. work authorization and preferred location/hybrid requirements. • Multi-state payroll scope, employee count, union/nonunion mix, and any international payroll needs. • Systems: ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Ceridian Dayforce, SAP, or equivalent. [kore1](https://www.kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/) • Compliance needs: payroll tax, garnishments, equity compensation, SOX/internal controls, audits, and year-end/W-2 processes. kore1 +1 • Leadership scope: team size, reporting line, transformation mandate, and whether CPP certification is required or preferred. jobs.vaco +1 A practical shortlist to contact first would be Robert Half, KORE1, Vaco/Highspring, and Talentfoot —they collectively cover operational hiring, specialized payroll-system talent, enterprise-scale leadership, and executive search. roberthalf +3 SOURCES S03-B-perplexity-r2-G1 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/all/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G2 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G3 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/all/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G4 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/job-details/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G5 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/2212/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G6 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/18135/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G7 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/all/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G8 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G9 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/2212/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G10 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/18135/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G11 | supporting_citation | https://talentfoot.com/jobs/director-of-payroll/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G12 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/job-details/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G13 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G14 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G15 | supporting_citation | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4359926/MILHAUS/Payroll-Director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G16 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/18135/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G17 | supporting_citation | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4359926/MILHAUS/Payroll-Director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G18 | supporting_citation | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/all/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-G19 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-G20 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/18135/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-G21 | supporting_citation | https://talentfoot.com/jobs/director-of-payroll/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-C1 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-C2 | supporting_citation | https://talentfoot.com/jobs/director-of-payroll/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-C3 | supporting_citation | https://careers.contemporarystaffing.com/jobs/39208 S03-B-perplexity-r2-C4 | supporting_citation | https://inspyrsolutions.com/job/26-155426-global-payroll-director-spring-tx/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-C5 | supporting_citation | https://inspyrsolutions.com/job/26-155426-global-payroll-director-spring-tx/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-C6 | supporting_citation | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-R1 | retrieved_result | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/all/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-R2 | retrieved_result | https://kore1.com/payroll-specialist-staffing/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-R3 | retrieved_result | https://roberthalf.com/us/en/job-details/payroll-director S03-B-perplexity-r2-R4 | retrieved_result | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/2212/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-R5 | retrieved_result | https://jobs.vaco.com/job/18135/payroll_director/en S03-B-perplexity-r2-R6 | retrieved_result | https://talentfoot.com/jobs/director-of-payroll/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-R7 | retrieved_result | https://careers.contemporarystaffing.com/jobs/39208 S03-B-perplexity-r2-R8 | retrieved_result | https://inspyrsolutions.com/job/26-155426-global-payroll-director-spring-tx/ S03-B-perplexity-r2-R9 | retrieved_result | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4359926/MILHAUS/Payroll-Director S03-B-perplexity-r2-R10 | retrieved_result | https://ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Payroll-Director