Payroll Manager

Magee Resource Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magee Resource Group is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-entity healthcare system in Alabama. This high-impact role involves overseeing payroll for over 4,000 employees, optimizing systems, and improving processes. Ideal candidates will possess 7+ years of payroll experience and 3+ years in leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing payroll, ensuring compliance, and partnering with HR to enhance system functionality. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in large, complex organizations (500+ employees; 1,000+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, implementations, system optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations for a large, multi-entity healthcare system.
• Oversee and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing including full-cycle execution.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline workflows.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

System optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field

Tools

UKG/Kronos

Job description

Magee Resource Group has partnered with a growing not-for-profit health system in a growing community in the Southeast, to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations in a complex, multi-site setting.

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing payroll for ~4,000+ employees across hospital, clinics, and additional facilities. The Payroll Manager will play a critical role in optimizing systems, strengthening processes, and leading a team while partnering closely with HR leadership on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations for a large, multi-entity healthcare system
• Oversee and develop a team of payroll professionals
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing including full-cycle (end-to-end) execution
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline workflows
• Partner with HR, finance, and IT to enhance payroll system functionality (UKG/Kronos)
• Lead system optimization efforts, upgrades, and new feature adoption
• Manage payroll calendar, escalations, and complex employee pay issues
• Support reporting and analytics to identify trends and improve labor cost efficiency

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in large, complex organizations (500+ employees; 1,000+ preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field (equiv. combination of education and relevant payroll experience may be considered in lieu of)
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, implementations, system optimization
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred