Interim Payroll Director

Interim Director of Payroll

Location:

Remote

Job Type: Long term contract, approximately 2 years

Start Date:

ASAP

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.

• 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

• Remote payroll team supporting approximately 25,000 employees
• Role provides operational coverage while internal leaders support an ERP implementation

• 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

• 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