Senior Payroll Leader – Workday & Healthcare Ops

Shields Health Care Group; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group is seeking a Sr. Payroll Manager in Quincy, MA, responsible for leading payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and collaborating with HR and finance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience with Workday Payroll, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers a salary range of $70,000-$132,000, plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-entity and multi-state payroll.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for 26+ legal entities across multiple states.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of hourly, salaried, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Progressive payroll experience

Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll

Healthcare industry experience

Advanced knowledge of payroll tax and compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Shields Health Care Group is seeking a Sr. Payroll Manager in Quincy, MA, responsible for leading payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and collaborating with HR and finance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience with Workday Payroll, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers a salary range of $70,000-$132,000, plus bonuses and benefits.