Director of Payroll

National Commission on Correctional Health Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Commission on Correctional Health Care in New York City seeks a Director of Payroll to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a unionized, multi-site healthcare delivery system. The role requires onsite presence in Manhattan four days per week, with one day remote, and oversight of Paycom while evaluating transitions to ADP or others.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in payroll leadership, deep knowledge of federal and New York payroll laws, and proven ability to drive transformation,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, New York State, and local payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Experience managing multi-site, unionized healthcare payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for 4,000+ employees across hospitals, clinics, and correctional health services.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing including bi-weekly or semi-monthly cycles.
• Oversee payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits, and Legal to improve payroll workflows and data accuracy.
• Develop and mentor a payroll team of five with growth plans.
• Manage Paycom configurations and lead transition planning to ADP or other platforms.
• Assess payroll processes and recommend strategic improvements aligned with future needs.
• Implement internal controls, audit readiness, and risk mitigation for payroll integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for system enhancements and data validation.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Tools

ADP

Paycom

Workday

Excel

Job description

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Director of Payroll

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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.