Payroll Operations, Assistant Director - Hybrid

Under the general direction of the Payroll Director, manages outsourced payroll operations to ensure optimal performance in the delivery and administration of global payroll operations and services. Supports the activities of outsourced payroll, payroll accounting, disbursements, garnishments and payroll tax for 65,000 U.S. employees paid across 50 payroll entities. Supports the development of Workday Payroll configuration to adhere to Cigna’s pay schedules, policies and procedures. Maintains controls and operational excellence including, but not limited to, internal/ external control audits, SOX compliance and testing, and overall tax and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages outsourced payroll operations and services required to execute timely and accurate delivery of payroll services to all employees.
• Project manages major, complex enterprise projects including payroll year-end, mergers and acquisitions, compensation planning, etc.
• Defines requirements and configuration options for Workday payroll, time reporting, absence management and interfaces to multiple financial systems (general ledger, expense, Hyperion, 401k, etc.). Provides guidance on other HCM configuration as it relates to payroll business processes.
• Provides oversight of Strada HRO activities relating to payroll operations covering 65,000 U.S. employees, including garnishments, tax and disbursements as well as application management for payroll, time, absence and financial related interfaces.
• Evaluates and recommends improvement of payroll processes including automation opportunities for payroll inputs from other systems as well as for HRO provider.
• Provides oversight to payroll activities and processing integrity to ensure compliance with all applicable government and regulatory laws, regulations and requirements, and legal or contractual obligations.
• Supports all financial payroll activities, including G/L bank reconciliations, employee and employer deduction disbursements to suppliers, etc.
• Supports all SOX controls/compliance/documentation, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages coordination with Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, and applicable COEs to assess impact of payroll process or system changes, and determine communication needs as appropriate.
• Supports tax disbursements for Federal, State and Local taxes.
• Supports outsourced unemployment cost management services and state payroll notification services.
• Researches and resolves complex payroll case escalations.
• Participates in all major HR Operations RFPs, including evaluation and statement of work/ contract development.
• Supports payroll-related data conversions and related testing for acquisitions.
• Participates in testing of new Workday configurations, interfaces and special payroll projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in payroll operations leadership in a global organization.
• Proven ability to implement and execute on a defined payroll strategy.
• Proficiency in Workday HCM, payroll, time and absence modules.
• Ability to present complex concepts to HR and Finance executive leadership.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Legal, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills to identify potential impact and implications of new regulations or issues.

• Experience with leading payroll team on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including integration of employees on HCM systems.
• Proven successful interaction with cross-functional business partners and high level of understanding of business operations and internal control concepts.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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