Director, Payroll

Benefits

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Verification

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Salary

$165K-$200K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$106,409 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+7.7% - Faster than average

72% above the BLS role benchmark for finance aggregate.

Matched to SOC 13-2011 - Finance aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Finance From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Company

Equity

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Director, Payroll Los Angeles, CA, USA Director, Payroll Los Angeles, CA, USA Posted Friday, May 15, 2026 Summary:We are looking for an experienced Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations across our growing, multi-state organization. This leader will be accountable for building, managing, and scaling a best-in-class payroll function that supports Cosm's rapid growth and complex operations, including our venue-based (“four-wall”) businesses. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of California payroll laws, has scaled payroll processes across multiple states, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee payroll operations for all U.S. & International employees, with an emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour regulations, with expert knowledge of California requirements. Design, implement, and scale payroll processes that support high-volume, hourly, and salaried employee populations across multiple venues and corporate functions. Partner closely with Finance, Human Resources & Venue operations to align payroll with business needs, labor models, and venue schedules. Manage relationships with payroll vendors and technology platforms, driving automation and system improvements. Oversee tax reporting, garnishments, and benefits-related deductions. Develop and track KPIs for payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high employee satisfaction. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on payroll trends, compliance risks, and labor cost optimization. Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members to support company-wide growth. Experience: 15+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience of a payroll function at scale. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

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