Director of Payroll

Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a Director of Payroll for the Accounting Department.

Summary

Directs, reviews and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the payroll functions of

recording hours of work, processing time records, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining

payroll control records and calculating payrolls. Oversees computation of pay according to

company policy and in accordance with government regulations and tax codes.

Job Qualifications

Required : Master’s Degree, preferred in business or related field such as

Accounting, Audit or Finance. Certified Public Accountant preferred or

Certified Payroll Professional Certification and a minimum 5 years’

experience in payroll including 3 in a supervisory capacity required. Must

have general knowledge of hospital or governmental accounting

principles.

Knowledge of Timekeeping and HR / Payroll processing, Workday,

KRONOS or other related payroll software, Excel and Word is preferred.

Knowledge of Federal and State payroll tax laws, wage garnishment

laws, and experience in preparing payroll tax reports is required.

Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to

achieve goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to

effectively communicate with internal or external groups

Demonstrated skills in detecting anomalies or variations from expected

results

Ability to formulate and implement relevant policies and procedures

Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet time sensitive

deadlines

Possess high ethical standards and ability to apply critical thinking in

evaluating various scenarios

Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate

discretion

Proficient with Microsoft Office products and computer-based accounting

software or payroll support systems is required

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for coordinating payroll activities required to process all payroll transactions and

payments timely and accurately for all employees of Halifax Health.

2. Overall supervision of payroll staff to ensure effective and efficient workflow to

accomplish departmental and hospital goals and objectives.

3. Creates training manuals, participates in work groups and committees as requested.

4. Responsible for ensuring all tax related filing, payroll deductions and vendor payments are

completed and processed in a timely manner consistent with laws and company policies.

5. Maintains and reviews user access where applicable.

6. Audits payroll information for accuracy.

7. Responsible for accuracy in physician contracted payments.

8. Responsible for coordinating all banking transactions that are required for payroll functionality.

9. Assists in process improvements, and implementation of new systems as well as transitioning

from manual processes to computerized or automated processes within designated time

frames.

10. Interviews and trains new employees. Complete employee performance evaluations

and recommend pay increases. Perform corrective action counseling and termination

of employment when necessary.

11. Responsible for training and assisting all users with payroll or time and attendance issues.

12. Scans and maintains original records as required by state and company guidelines.

13. Assists with annual audits as required.

14. Performs all other duties as assigned.

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization.

Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.

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