Senior Payroll Director - 21484

Experience supporting approximately 4,000 employees across multiple locations strongly preferredFULL DESCRIPTION:We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of a complex, multi-facility payroll function within a large healthcare organization. This role will oversee payroll operations supporting approximately 4,000 employees across seven locations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, regulatory compliance, system integrity, audit readiness, strong internal controls, and exceptional employee service. The ideal candidate will bring significant healthcare payroll experience, advanced ADP Workforce Now expertise, strong California wage and hour knowledge, and a proven ability to lead high-volume payroll operations across multiple entities and facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership and oversight of payroll operations across multiple healthcare facilities and entities Directing payroll processing for approximately 4,000 employees across seven locations Ensuring timely and accurate processing of regular payroll, off-cycle payroll, bonuses, final pay, and other payroll transactions Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Ensuring compliance with California wage and hour laws Maintaining compliance with payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements Leading payroll audits, reconciliations, balancing, and reporting activities Reviewing payroll results for accuracy and identifying discrepancies before final processing Overseeing payroll system administration and workflow integrity Managing payroll system access and user controls Maintaining strong payroll governance and internal controls Developing, implementing, and maintaining payroll policies and procedures Identifying payroll discrepancies, compliance risks, and operational gaps Developing and implementing corrective actions when payroll issues are identified Driving payroll process improvements and operational efficiencies Partnering closely with Human Resources regarding employee data and payroll-impacting changesPartnering with Benefits to ensure accurate deductions, leave administration, and benefit changesPartnering with Finance regarding payroll taxes, audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting Supporting wage and hour audits Supporting payroll tax audits and internal compliance reviews Serving as a senior payroll resource for executive leadership Providing guidance regarding payroll strategy, workforce impacts, and operational risk Supervising, mentoring, and developing payroll team members Establishing expectations for accuracy, accountability, responsiveness, and customer service Evaluating payroll workflows and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement Maintaining confidentiality and security of payroll and employee information Supporting payroll-related projects, implementations, acquisitions, and system upgrades Monitoring payroll performance across multiple facilities and entities Ensuring consistent payroll practices and procedures across locations Supporting leadership with payroll reporting, analytics, and operational insights Building strong collaborative relationships across Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Operations, and executive leadership Traveling between healthcare facilities and corporate locations as business needs require Performing other payroll leadership and strategic initiatives as assigned The selected candidate will also possess:7+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience required Healthcare payroll experience required 3+ years of payroll experience within a healthcare environment strongly preferred Experience managing high-volume payroll operations requiredMulti-facility payroll leadership experience requiredMulti-entity payroll experience requiredExperience supporting several thousand employees preferredADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred Advanced payroll systems knowledge requiredStrong knowledge of payroll processing requiredStrong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations required Deep knowledge of California wage and hour compliance required Payroll audit and reconciliation experience requiredExperience developing and maintaining payroll controls requiredExperience identifying and resolving complex payroll discrepancies requiredExperience leading payroll teams required Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing payroll staff requiredExperience improving payroll processes and operational controls requiredExperience partnering with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and Operations requiredExperience supporting payroll system implementations, conversions, upgrades, or acquisitions preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required Excellent organizational skills required Exceptional attention to detail requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredAbility to communicate effectively with employees, payroll staff, executives, and cross-functional leadership Strong judgment and ability to handle highly confidential information required Solution-oriented and compliance-focused leadership style requiredAbility to operate with urgency while maintaining accuracy Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred 10+ years of advanced payroll leadership and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education Certified Payroll Professional certification preferred Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screening Ability to work onsite at corporate headquarters in Corona, CAAbility to travel periodically between healthcare facilities throughout the Inland Empire and Orange County Potential hybrid flexibility may be available based on business needs and successful integration into the role Ability to work Monday through Friday approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with additional availability as required for payroll deadlines and leadership responsibilities

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