Sr. Payroll Manager

Shields Health Care Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group, Inc. is looking for a Senior Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll operations. This role involves managing payroll processing across multiple states, maintaining compliance with wage and tax laws, and leading payroll system enhancements.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge of Workday Payroll. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-entity and multi-state payroll.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll required.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour laws, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for 26+ legal entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of hourly, salaried, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues.

Skills

Progressive payroll experience

Workday Payroll

Healthcare industry experience

Payroll tax knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll operations across a complex, multi-entity healthcare organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, HR and Finance and serves as a subject-matter expert for Workday Payroll, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and corrections.
• Manage payroll operations within Workday Payroll, including configuration, audits, and testing.
• Partner with HR to ensure data integrity across Workday Payroll, Time & Attendance, and employee records.
• Lead payroll-related system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Perform regular payroll related audits.
• Record payroll activity in the general ledger and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Manage labor cost allocations and support month-end close activities.
• Partner with Accounting on accruals, reconciliations, and wage and salary variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits, including payroll and 401(k).
• Oversee payroll-related benefits processing.
• Support annual compliance testing and required retirement plan reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff, as applicable.
• Provide high-level customer service to leaders and employees regarding payroll matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations on policy and regulatory changes.
• Evaluate and streamline payroll processes and internal controls.
• Develop, maintain, and document payroll procedures and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour laws, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with general ledger systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $70,000–$132,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.