Interim Payroll Director
Vaco Recruiter Services, Brentwood, TN, United States
Interim Director of Payroll
Location: Remote
Job Type: Long term contract, approximately 2 years
Start Date: ASAP
Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Payroll to support a large healthcare organization during a major HRIS and payroll system transition. This role will lead day to day payroll operations for a high volume multi state workforce while internal leaders focus on a Workday implementation. The ideal candidate is a hands on payroll leader who can ensure accuracy compliance and operational stability in a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee day to day payroll operations for a large multi-state organization
Provide leadership and oversight to payroll managers and specialists
Ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple payroll cycles
Standardize document and improve payroll processes and controls
Audit payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and effectively
Ensure compliance with all federal state and local payroll and tax laws
Ensure payroll taxes and filings are completed accurately and on time
Partner with HR and Finance on payroll reporting and forecasting
Support internal and external audits related to payroll
Assist with system testing controls and process validation related to a future Workday implementation
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll related questions
Team Environment
Remote payroll team supporting approximately 25,000 employees
Role provides operational coverage while internal leaders support an ERP implementation
Required Qualifications
Eight or more years of payroll experience
Five or more years of payroll leadership or management experience
Experience supporting high volume multi state payroll environments
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance tax regulations and controls
Preferred Experience
Experience with large scale payroll systems or HRIS platforms
Prior experience with Lawson or similar payroll systems
Experience supporting organizations during system or ERP transitions
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Job Type: Long term contract, approximately 2 years
Start Date: ASAP
Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Payroll to support a large healthcare organization during a major HRIS and payroll system transition. This role will lead day to day payroll operations for a high volume multi state workforce while internal leaders focus on a Workday implementation. The ideal candidate is a hands on payroll leader who can ensure accuracy compliance and operational stability in a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee day to day payroll operations for a large multi-state organization
Provide leadership and oversight to payroll managers and specialists
Ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple payroll cycles
Standardize document and improve payroll processes and controls
Audit payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and effectively
Ensure compliance with all federal state and local payroll and tax laws
Ensure payroll taxes and filings are completed accurately and on time
Partner with HR and Finance on payroll reporting and forecasting
Support internal and external audits related to payroll
Assist with system testing controls and process validation related to a future Workday implementation
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll related questions
Team Environment
Remote payroll team supporting approximately 25,000 employees
Role provides operational coverage while internal leaders support an ERP implementation
Required Qualifications
Eight or more years of payroll experience
Five or more years of payroll leadership or management experience
Experience supporting high volume multi state payroll environments
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance tax regulations and controls
Preferred Experience
Experience with large scale payroll systems or HRIS platforms
Prior experience with Lawson or similar payroll systems
Experience supporting organizations during system or ERP transitions
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