People Program Manager, Payroll

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO & Holidays & Sick days

401K with match

Competitive compensation with bonus

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a People Program Manager, Payroll to lead payroll-focused initiatives across the organization from a remote location. You will partner with HR, finance, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, ensure compliance, and enhance employee experience in a multi-state healthcare setting.

You will maintain Workday configurations, conduct audits, document processes, and mentor Payroll Specialists while contributing to continuous improvement and operational consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Organizational Development, People Operations, or a related field; experience may substitute for degree
• Preferred healthcare experience; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or PMP certification
• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience in HR or People departments
• At least 3 years leading people programs or operational initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and Workday components, including Payroll, Absence Management, and Time Tracking
• Proven ability to manage small projects and drive process improvements
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic payroll initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain Workday Payroll and Absence configurations for compliance
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity
• Troubleshoot complex payroll system issues and coordinate resolutions
• Develop and maintain payroll process documentation and training materials
• Mentor and train Payroll Specialists to enhance expertise
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payroll initiatives

Skills

Payroll experience

People programs leadership

Workday knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/organizational development/people operations

Tools

Workday Payroll

Workday Absence Management

Workday Time Tracking

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a People Program Manager, Payroll to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead payroll-focused people programs that strengthen operational consistency, compliance, and employee experience across the organization. The ideal candidate will partner closely with HR, finance, and other cross-functional teams to improve payroll processes and resolve system issues efficiently. You will also help maintain accurate payroll operations, support process documentation and training, and drive continuous improvement in a multi-state healthcare environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $109,240 – $144,197 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic payroll initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain Workday Payroll and Absence configurations for compliance
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity
• Troubleshoot complex payroll system issues and coordinate resolutions
• Develop and maintain payroll process documentation and training materials
• Mentor and train Payroll Specialists to enhance expertise
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payroll initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Organizational Development, People Operations, or a related field; experience may substitute for degree
• Preferred healthcare experience; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or PMP certification
• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience in HR or People departments
• At least 3 years leading people programs or operational initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and Workday components, including Payroll, Absence Management, and Time Tracking
• Proven ability to manage small projects and drive process improvements
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings plan with match
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• Additional benefits available

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.