Payroll Lead

Insight Global

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage payroll operations for caregivers. Responsibilities include leading the payroll team and ensuring compliance with laws, while implementing efficient processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience and strong system proficiency. This full-time role offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 annually, along with benefits from day one.

Qualifications

5+ years of payroll experience in an environment with field workers/employees.
Experience implementing large-scale payroll process changes.
Ability to manage full payroll lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team.
Design and execute payroll strategies and processes.
Oversee the payroll component of caregiver onboarding.

Skills

Payroll experience

Deep knowledge of New York State labor laws

Proficiency with payroll systems

Strong Excel/data analysis skills

Tools

ADP

Empeon

Paycom

Paylocity

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of payroll experience, in an environment with field workers/employees
Experience implementing large-scale payroll process changes such as company mergers or acquisitions, system migrations or implementations, etc.
Deep knowledge of New York State labor laws and wage/hour regulations
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Empeon, Paycom, Paylocity, or similar), and strong Excel/data analysis skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience within healthcare, home care, or high-volume service environments

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced and highly organized Payroll Lead to manage and oversee the payroll operations for our client, a large, multi-state caregiver workforce. This role is responsible for managing the full payroll lifecycle, from onboarding new caregivers to ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing throughout their employment. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic leadership, deep compliance knowledge, and hands-on process improvement experience to support a growing organization in delivering consistent, high-quality service to our caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Leadership & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team to support the needs of several thousand active caregivers.
Design and execute payroll strategies and scalable processes that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for payroll-related inquiries, exceptions, or disputes.

Onboarding & Lifecycle Integration

Oversee the payroll component of caregiver onboarding to ensure seamless entry into the system.
Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, and Compliance teams to ensure caregiver data is accurate, complete, and ready for timely payroll activation.
Maintain oversight of the entire caregiver payroll lifecycle including pay rate changes, deductions, terminations, and offboarding.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and wage and hour laws, with deep knowledge of New York State labor laws.
Proactively learn and implement payroll regulations for additional states as the company expands.
Stay current on regulatory changes and lead updates to systems and processes as required.

Process Improvement & Systems Oversight

Continuously evaluate, enhance, and streamline payroll processes, aiming for maximum efficiency without compromising accuracy or caregiver satisfaction.
Drive automation initiatives and collaborate with IT or vendors to optimize payroll systems and integrations.
Ensure payroll platforms are maintained, updated, and utilized effectively.

Compensation

$100,000 to $140,000 per year annual salary

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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