Human Resources Director (Laurel)

HR / Payroll Division Director Bowie or Rockville, MD |

In-Office (Mon–Fri) $120,000 – $140,000 + bonus

**Must be local to Bowie or Rockville MD and able to be in the office 5x a week, international or relocation candidates are not being considered**

We’re seeking an experienced

HR / Payroll Division Director

to lead and scale a growing, client-facing function. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-growing environment and enjoys both execution and team building. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to multiple client organizations while

owning full-cycle payroll, end-to-end HR operations, benefits administration, and divisional growth.

Key Responsibilities • Oversee full employee lifecycle management for multiple client organizations • Process high-volume, multi-state payroll for 6–8 clients (salaried & hourly) • Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, audits, and reporting requirements • Serve as the primary client-facing contact; manage expectations and billable work • Lead benefits administration including onboarding, open enrollment, 401(k), and vendor coordination • Build, lead, and scale the HR / Payroll division • Partner with internal leadership to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction • Maintain accurate documentation, controls, and reporting across all client accounts Required Qualifications • 10+ years of HR and payroll experience strongly preferred • Proven experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll in a client-facing or billable environment • Strong HR background including benefits administration and employee lifecycle management • Solid understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and labor laws • Experience with, Quickbooks, ADP and/or Paycom • Strong Excel skills • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to scale teams and processes • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple clients simultaneously • Professional, polished communicator with strong client presence Why This Role • Senior leadership role with real ownership and influence • Opportunity to build and shape a growing division • Long-term stability with a relationship-driven organization • Direct access to leadership and decision-makers