Payroll Supervisor

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll processing operations and team management in Atlanta. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in payroll systems. This role involves training staff, resolving payroll issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to process improvements within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Mentors team and resolves escalated issues.
• Contributes to policy updates and system enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management

Tools

UKG

Workday

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

• The Payroll Supervisor provides strategic and operational leadership for the payroll processing team, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across the organization
• This role oversees daily operations, mentors team members, resolves escalated issues, and partners with internal departments to support organizational goals
• The Supervisor also contributes to process improvements, policy updates, and system enhancements, serving as a key liaison between payroll and leadership
• Team Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead and mentor a team of payroll coordinators and/or assistants, overseeing day-to-day operations and workload management
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, provide performance feedback, and support professional development
  • Act as a role model for the team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Payroll Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee the preparation and processing of biweekly and special payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Review and approve complex payroll transactions, corrections, and exception reports
  • Monitor compliance with internal controls, organizational policies, and audit requirements
• Issue Resolution & Escalation
  • Serve as the escalation point for payroll-related issues, working closely with HR, Benefits, Timekeeping, and Finance to resolve discrepancies
  • Investigate and resolve errors related to pay, timekeeping, and tax deductions, ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance
• System Oversight & Enhancements
  • Partner with the Payroll Systems Analyst and IT to support system upgrades, testing, and enhancements in UKG, Workday, or other platforms
  • Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and help implement automation initiatives that improve accuracy and efficiency
• Policy & Process Improvement
  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating payroll procedures and policies to align with best practices and regulatory changes
  • Identify areas for streamlining and automation and champion LEAN initiatives across the team
• Audit & Reporting
  • Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and timely responses
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports and metrics to identify trends, errors, and opportunities for improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and department leaders to address payroll impacts related to organizational changes, acquisitions, and special projects
  • Attend interdepartmental meetings and provide payroll guidance for new initiatives and strategic planning.
• Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or a related field or experience in lieu of Knowledge, skills, and ability requirements:
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., UKG, Workday) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage a team
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.