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Overview

Job Summary

Oversees the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll records in compliance with company policies, federal/state regulations, and healthcare industry standards. Manages a team of payroll professionals, drives process improvements, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the organization’s financial and operational objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

+ Supervises and coordinates biweekly payroll processing for employees and monthly physician payroll, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

+ Leads payroll team, providing training, performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

+ Serves as the primary payroll representative in cross-functional meetings, including HR, Finance, and IT teams.

+ Ensures data integrity across payroll systems, implementing controls and audits to mitigate errors.

+ Oversees testing and implementation of software patches, upgrades, and system integrations, collaborating with IT to resolve issues.

+ Develops and maintains federal and state compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS, DOL).

+ Analyzes financial and operational payroll data to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

+ Drives continuous improvement in payroll processes, leveraging automation and technology to enhance efficiency.

+ Manages vendor relationships for payroll-related services and tools.

+ Completes assigned departmental and organizational goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

+ 6+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Proven expertise in healthcare payroll, complex system integrations, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred/Desired

+ 8+ years with experience managing payroll in a multi-state or large healthcare organization.

Education

Minimum Required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Equivalent experience (8+ years) may substitute for degree.

Preferred/Desired

+ Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

Training

Minimum Required

+ Training in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle) and compliance regulations.

Preferred/Desired

+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

+ Strong leadership and team management skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and payroll reporting tools (e.g., Oracle) Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred/Desired

+ Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and process automation.

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

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