Payroll Director

AdventHealth; Altamonte Springs (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Director to lead a dedicated team in a shared services environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive payroll and managerial experience, along with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Join a community that values the whole person and supports professional growth while contributing to a mission-driven organization. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 9 years payroll experience with 7 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in shared service or healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll processing activities and manages a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensures compliance with tax reporting and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Resolution

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

AdventHealth Corporate

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

1. Benefits from Day One
2. Career Development
3. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
4. Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Shift: Full-time; Monday-Friday

Job Location: Remote

The role you will contribute:

The Payroll Director oversees a team of payroll professionals responsible for payroll processing activities in a shared services environment, including off-cycle transactions, garnishments, time and attendance, payroll tax reporting, employee expense reports and payroll account reconciliations. Analyzes key business metrics on a regular basis and provides strategy and problem resolution to drive results while maintaining company values. Sets standards and participates in the training and development of all department personnel to maintain a high level of productivity. The Payroll Director actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you will bring to the team:

• Manages and leads the activities of payroll staff (could reach 30 employees) and manages payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Provides overall leadership and support to Finance Shared Services Payroll Managers, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, issue escalation, and development opportunities through timely reviews and feedback
• Ensures payroll activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with service level agreements
• Establishes and maintains tax reporting procedures in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, company guidelines, and benefits policy requirements
• Responsible for the establishment and effectiveness of internal controls
• Coordinates and liaises closely with other Shared Services leadership, facility leadership, Human Resources, and Corporate Payroll as necessary
• Adheres to the financial objectives within Finance Shared Services by preparing an annual budget, monitoring costs, and analyzing variances
• Participates during internal and external audits
• Leads and supports continuous improvement processes within Payroll, including identifying needed system modifications and process changes by working with leadership from Corporate, IT, facilities and ERP teams
• Accomplishes Finance Shared Services objectives by assisting with recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning and allocating of resources, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
• Achieves superior customer satisfaction working directly with internal and external customers, including company-wide C-suite executives
• Identifies needed policy changes driven from inconsistent practices and performance metrics and works with applicable governing bodies to implement and enforce such policies to achieve standardization and efficiency across the organization
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in accounting shared services management, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
• Available outside of normal business hours for occasional support needs

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree from a four-year accredited university or college
2. 9 years payroll experience
3. 7 years managerial experience
4. Experience in a shared service or healthcare organization
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
6. Experience in Workday

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance Preferred
2. Certified Pricing Professional (CPP)-PPS Preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Accounting/Finance

Organization: AdventHealth Corporate

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25010595

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.