Sr. Manager, Payroll Operations

Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes - while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we're powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We're always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

The Sr. Manager, Payroll Operations is responsible for overseeing payroll processing operations and ensuring seamless payroll processing for the organization.

This role requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize payroll operations.

The Sr. Manager will work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities :

Payroll Operations Management :

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple organizations in multiple pay period schedules, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing.
• Manage payroll cycles, including regular payroll, off-cycle payroll, bonuses, and corrections.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsand company policies.
• Maintain and monitor payroll data integrity, including employee compensation, tax deductions, and benefits.

Compliance and Reporting :

• Provide accurate payroll reporting and analytics to management, Finance, and HR teams.
• Prepare and submit necessary payroll reports and filings, including W-2s, tax payments, and audit requests.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax laws, benefits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations, including FLSA, tax withholding, and wage garnishment.

Team Leadership :

• Supervise and mentor payroll team members, ensuring effective execution of payroll tasks and ongoing professional development.
• Provide training and support to the payroll team and other stakeholders regarding Workday Payroll functionality and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment for the payroll team and cross-functional departments.

Cross-Department Collaboration :

• Work closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes with other systems.
• Collaborate on the implementation of new policies, systems, and processes related to payroll and HR operations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and system migrations, to ensure payroll requirements are met.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or arelated field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Experience :

• Minimum of 7-10 years of payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with Workday Payroll preferred, similar system experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll and working in a multi-employer organization is required.

Skills :

• Expertise in Workday Payroll and timekeeping a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll reporting tools.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare is an EEO / AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.