About this role

Own and manage the payroll calendar, ensuring adherence to established timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Establish and enforce payroll cycle governance, including clear controls and accountability across stakeholders.
Oversee pre-payroll data validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data prior to payroll processing.
Lead the identification, tracking, and resolution of payroll exceptions, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
Manage relationships with payroll providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Oversee administration of wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Lead payroll audit and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy prior to final sign-off.
Oversee off-cycle payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and documentation.

5–8+ years of payroll experience, including prior leadership or management responsibility
Experience managing payroll in a multi-state, high-volume environment (healthcare or LTC strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, garnishments, and compliance standards
Experience managing third-party payroll providers and SLAs.

Payroll Manager

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