Strategic Lead, Payroll Operations & Shared Services

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services. This role will lead payroll processing and ensure compliance across various departments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in payroll operations, with a strong ability to manage teams and improve service delivery.

The position requires collaboration with HR and finance leadership to resolve complex payroll issues and implement best practices. Benefits include generous leave, health insurance from day one, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll operations or finance.
• Experience managing payroll or finance teams in a complex organization.
• Strong judgment in balancing compliance and operational practicality.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll processing and compliance across the university.
• Establish payroll procedures and compliance monitoring practices.
• Improve payroll service delivery through workflow design and automation.

Skills

Payroll operations

Operational compliance

Change management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Workday

SAP

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services. This role will lead payroll processing and ensure compliance across various departments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in payroll operations, with a strong ability to manage teams and improve service delivery.

The position requires collaboration with HR and finance leadership to resolve complex payroll issues and implement best practices. Benefits include generous leave, health insurance from day one, and professional development opportunities.