Director of Payroll

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Professional growth

Equity-focused culture

Job summary

Tal Healthcare in New York City is seeking a Director of Payroll to lead end-to-end payroll for about 4,000 employees across hospitals, clinics, and correctional health services. This onsite role (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) focuses on compliance, system optimization with Paycom, and aligning payroll operations with multi-site unionized environments.

You will drive transformation, manage a five-member payroll team, collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits and Legal, and participate in RFPs for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Experience with multi-site, unionized healthcare payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom or Workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for ~4,000 employees across sites.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing (bi-weekly or semi-monthly).
• Oversee payroll tax reporting and multi-state/local compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits and Legal to improve workflows and data accuracy.
• Develop and mentor a payroll team of five with growth plans.
• Manage Paycom configurations and lead RFP processes for ADP or other platforms.
• Assess payroll processes and implement strategic improvements.
• Implement internal controls and audit readiness protocols.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for system enhancements and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Data analysis

Tools

Paycom

ADP

Workday

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a large multi-specialty physician group affiliated with world-class medical schools in New York City, is hiring a Director of Payroll. This position required onsite presence in Manhattan (4 days per week onsite, plus 1 day remote). This vital leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and elevate payroll operations within one of the largest municipal health care delivery systems in the nation, supporting a complex, unionized environment across multiple hospitals, clinics, and correctional health services. The ideal candidate will drive strategic transformation, ensure compliance, and foster strong relationships with clinical and administrative stakeholders, all while maintaining operational excellence. Join a mission-driven organization committed to providing equitable, high-quality care to all New Yorkers. Lead a dedicated payroll team, oversee system optimization, and implement best practices that support the organization’s growth and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 4,000 employees across multiple sites, including hospitals, clinics, and correctional health services.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including bi-weekly (or transition to semi-monthly) cycles.
• Oversee payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, New York State, and local regulations, managing multi-state requirements and remote employee considerations.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Finance, HR, Benefits, and Legal—to improve payroll workflows, reduce errors, and enhance data accuracy.
• Develop and mentor a payroll team—currently five members, with plans for growth—and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage payroll system configurations, including managing vendor relationships for Paycom (current system) and leading RFP processes for potential transition to platforms such as ADP or others.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of payroll processes and recommend strategic improvements aligned with future organizational needs.
• Implement internal controls, audit readiness protocols, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard payroll integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, data validation, and operational scalability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, New York State, and local payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Proven expertise managing multi-site, unionized, and clinically complex payroll environments, preferably within healthcare.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, or Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership presence.

Some Of The Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription coverage with significant employer contributions.
• Flexible hybrid work options available.
• Supportive organizational culture emphasizing social and racial equity, high-quality patient care, and professional growth.

Salary

The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.