Director of Payroll

We are seeking a Director of Payroll to join our top-ranked hospital/healthcare organization where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our dedicated staff receive accurate and timely compensation for their life-saving work.

This is an exciting onsite role at our beautiful corporate offices located in Norwalk, CT where we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including paid fitness facility membership, tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.

• Job Title/Type: Director of Payroll (Full-Time)
• Location: Norwalk, CT*Onsite Position*
• Salary: $130,000 - $180,000

OVERVIEW: As the Director of Payroll at our Nationally Ranked Hospital/Medical Centers, you'll spearhead all aspects of payroll operations and reporting for our 5,000 employees. This pivotal role demands expertise in payroll systems, tax compliance, and process optimization. You'll collaborate with HR, IT, and external partners to drive continuous improvement in our payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across multiple pay cycles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing for all employees. Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes.
• Team Management: Oversee the Payroll Department, fostering a culture of excellence through cross-training, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Systems Integration: Maintain and enhance payroll systems (Oracle, Kronos, ADP), collaborating with IT, HR, and vendors to optimize interfaces and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Process Improvement: Establish annual department goals, track KPIs, and implement best practices for both in-house and outsourced payroll functions.
• Financial Reporting: Provide crucial payroll data for monthly financial closings, annual audits, and tax reporting, including Form 990 preparations.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to IRS regulations, federal and state wage laws, and timely completion of all tax reporting requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Advise on complex payroll matters, maintain procedure manuals, and represent Payroll in new hire orientations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of payroll management experience in a large, multi-state setting (1,000 employees preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's or Payroll Certification advantageous
• Proficiency with ADP Enterprise, Kronos, and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with payroll system implementations and Oracle ERP is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to discretion and data integrity

Join our team to make a significant impact on our healthcare organization's financial operations and employee satisfaction. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our reputation as a top-ranked medical institution.