Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Med Star Health

Med Star Health is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing for a large, dynamic workforce of 35,000+ associates. The position requires a leader who can ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Location:

Within driving distance to White Marsh, Maryland (possible on‑site requirements).

• Develop department goals, objectives, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with business unit and governmental regulations.
• Develop and recommend the operating budget, manage resources within the approved budget.
• Select, train, orient, and assign staff; develop performance standards, evaluate performance, and conduct performance management planning.
• Maintain ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, provide feedback, and discuss new developments.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with department policies, quality and safety standards.
• Assist Payroll Director in developing the Payroll Department budget; partial budget responsibility for the area supervised.
• Collaborate with General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, ERP and Benefits staff on problem resolution and reporting.
• Collaborate with other Payroll leadership to foster a culture that embraces the Med Star SPIRIT Values.
• Continuously evaluate Payroll processes and recommend improvements to support a High Reliability Organization (HRO).
• Develop and execute plans related to departmental goals and process improvements, providing leadership to project team members.
• Identify training requirements and opportunities, ensuring timely execution within financial constraints.
• Lead processing of special payment requests (manual checks, adjustments, settlements, grievance payments, garnishments) and review approvals.
• Manage day‑to‑day activities of Payroll Processing staff and perform personnel administration, including staff selection and goal setting.
• Participate in meetings, committees, community outreach, and multidisciplinary quality improvement teams, maintaining relationships with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience managing large payroll teams.
• Strong knowledge of People Soft (preferred).
• Healthcare industry experience (preferred).
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment while implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Located within driving distance to White Marsh, Maryland.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent job experience.

• 10+ years payroll experience utilizing an automated payroll system; able to plan and execute projects independently.
• 7 years of supervisory experience (preferred).

• CPP preferred or FPC designation preferred.

• Ability to analyze, resolve, document, and communicate complex payroll processes and problems.
• Demonstrated team leadership fostering exemplary service and support to customers.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and external agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of Payroll, Payroll Tax, Microsoft Suite, and People Soft (preferred).
• Time‑keeping systems experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and problem‑resolution skills.

USD $95,014.00 – USD $ per year.