Enterprise Payroll Director: Oracle Systems Lead

HireVenture; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireVenture is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead enterprise payroll operations across multiple states from Brentwood, TN. You will partner with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize payroll systems, ensure compliant processing, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a hands-on leader with 10+ years in payroll within large organizations and deep Oracle Payroll experience. You will oversee system testing, post-implementation activities, and scale payroll performance while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience within a large, complex organization.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Payroll is required.
• Experience supporting payroll systems after implementation, including testing, troubleshooting, payroll validation, and system optimization.
• Experience serving as the payroll business lead or subject matter expert while partnering with HRIS and IT teams.
• Multi-state payroll leadership experience.
• Experience leading payroll teams within an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, payroll compliance, and payroll accounting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide payroll operations across a large, multi-state organization.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to payroll management and operations teams.
• Serve as the business leader and subject matter expert for payroll systems.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to optimize payroll system functionality.
• Lead post-implementation payroll activities, including system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple payroll cycles.
• Drive payroll process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve payroll reporting, workflows, and system performance.
• Support the transition and integration of additional payroll functions as business needs evolve.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Oracle Fusion Payroll

Oracle HCM

Job description

HireVenture is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead enterprise payroll operations across multiple states from Brentwood, TN. You will partner with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize payroll systems, ensure compliant processing, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a hands-on leader with 10+ years in payroll within large organizations and deep Oracle Payroll experience. You will oversee system testing, post-implementation activities, and scale payroll performance while