Pacific Executive Search Places Payroll Lead / Director of Payroll in Transportation Sector

📅Placed 6/16/2026
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Position
Payroll Lead / Director of Payroll
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Industry
Transportation
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Sub-Industry
Freight & Logistics Services
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Metro Region
Denver

Placement Team

David Liebman
Candidate Recruiter
Partner
Jack Lord
Client Recruiter
Executive Recruiter
Categories
Accounting Management
Specialties
Payroll Director

Placement Story

In the bustling freight and logistics sector, Pacific Executive Search successfully placed a seasoned Payroll Lead at a fast-growing, multi-state construction business. The candidate, who boasted a strong background in complex payroll management and Prevailing Wage Act compliance, was adept at leading a 7-person team and navigating multi-state, union payroll intricacies. This high-caliber professional, who was familiar with the Paylocity system, was particularly suited to the Denver-based role due to their exceptional communication skills and detail-oriented approach. This strategic placement strengthened the company's finance organization, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across several states. The candidate’s expertise in prevailing wage compliance was instrumental in accessing significant tax credits, further driving the company's growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for complex roles in the Freight & Logistics Services industry, such as a Payroll Lead / Director of Payroll?
Absolutely. Pacific Executive Search has a proven track record of successfully placing high-caliber professionals in complex roles within the Freight & Logistics Services industry. We recently placed a seasoned Payroll Lead at a fast-growing, multi-state company, who was adept at leading a large team and navigating multi-state, union payroll intricacies, demonstrating our expertise in this area.
Does Pacific Executive Search have experience recruiting for roles requiring familiarity with specific payroll systems, such as Paylocity?
Yes, Pacific Executive Search is experienced in recruiting candidates who are familiar with a variety of payroll systems, including Paylocity. For instance, in a recent placement, we found a Payroll Lead for a Denver-based company who was not only skilled in complex payroll management and Prevailing Wage Act compliance, but also had a strong background using the Paylocity system.
Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for roles in specific geographic regions like Denver?
Yes, Pacific Executive Search has extensive experience recruiting for roles in specific geographic regions, including Denver. In a recent placement, we successfully sourced a Payroll Lead for a Denver-based role in the Freight & Logistics Services industry, demonstrating our ability to find the right talent in specific metro regions.

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