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# Director of Payroll & HRIS (UKG)

- **Company:** ROCKET YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC.
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4a8f3357d95da54

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive payroll and HRIS leadership experience
 * 5+ years of advanced UKG experience
 * Experience managing multi-state, multi-entity payroll operations
 * Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
 * Experience supporting high-growth or acquisition-driven organizations
 * Strong analytical, leadership, and process improvement skills
 * Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management experience, * UKG implementation, optimization, or system transformation experience
 * Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
 * Experience in private equity-backed organizations
 * Experience supporting multi-brand or decentralized organizations

## Description

Director of Payroll & HRIS (UKG)

Tampa, FL | Full-Time | Exempt | $115,000-$130,000 + Outstanding Benefits

Lead Payroll Strategy for a Rapidly Growing Organization

Are you a payroll and HRIS leader with deep UKG expertise and experience supporting complex, multi-state organizations? Rocket Youth is looking for a strategic leader to oversee enterprise payroll operations while driving the continued evolution of our UKG platform across a fast-growing, acquisition-driven organization.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape payroll strategy, optimize HR technology, and partner with executive leadership to support a company experiencing significant nationwide growth., As the Director of Payroll & HRIS, you'll lead payroll operations and serve as the enterprise owner of the UKG platform.
Your responsibilities include:

Payroll Leadership

 * Lead payroll operations across multiple states and business entities
 * Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
 * Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
 * Develop payroll policies, controls, and best practices
 * Oversee payroll audits, reporting, and data integrity

HRIS & UKG Leadership

 * Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG
 * Drive system optimization, automation, and process improvements
 * Manage system configurations, upgrades, testing, and enhancements
 * Develop dashboards, reporting, and workforce analytics
 * Improve user experience through scalable HR technology solutions

Growth & Acquisition Integration

 * Lead payroll and HRIS integration for newly acquired companies
 * Standardize payroll processes across multiple brands
 * Support organizational scalability through technology and operational improvements
 * Ensure seamless onboarding of acquisitions into enterprise systems

Cross-Functional Leadership

 * Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and Executive Leadership
 * Develop standard operating procedures and training documentation
 * Lead and mentor payroll and HRIS team members
 * Deliver executive reporting, KPIs, and workforce analytics that support strategic decision-making


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