Senior Payroll Operations Lead

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely pay and full compliance across entities necessary for our workforce. You will oversee timekeeping validation, tax activities, audits, and year-end processing, supervise staff, and collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance and external vendors.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive payroll experience with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of relevant payroll experience.
• Experience in large, multi-state healthcare payroll environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all entities and cycles on schedule.
• Validate inputs and calculations, including timekeeping, earnings, deductions and taxes.
• Maintain payroll controls, audits and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across jurisdictions.
• Oversee payroll tax activities and year-end processing, including W-2s.
• Supervise payroll staff and collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance and vendors.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

UKG/Kronos

Oracle

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely pay and full compliance across entities necessary for our workforce. You will oversee timekeeping validation, tax activities, audits, and year-end processing, supervise staff, and collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance and external vendors.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to manage complex