Director of Payroll

Overview HealthPro Heritage is looking for a Director of Payroll to join our organization! Position Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm EST Location: Remote   The Payroll Director provides guidance to the Payroll Department. This person will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day responsibilities of payroll. This includes documented workflows, roles and responsibilities, corporate policies, and procedures. The Director will provide focus for the team on departmental objectives and company goals.     Why Choose HealthPro Heritage? Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.  Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth. Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do. Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes. Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind! Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community. Responsibilities Provides strategic direction to the payroll department ensuring that all payroll data is accurately gathered and all associates are properly paid  Supervises day to day operations by reviewing and approving daily activities ensuring compliance with all applicable laws both state and federal  Hold department accountable for achieving accurate and timely payroll and PTO accruals  Monitors and assists in resolution of escalated internal payroll issues and garnishment requirements  Assist with balance sheet reconciliation and issue resolution  Continuous education & development to remain knowledgeable on current payroll rules and regulations  Ensures team is properly staffed, supervised and trained, and held to certain performance targets  Mentors and develops team members   Develops relationship with IT and HR team that allows for continued process improvements in order to create efficiencies and eliminate potential exceptions  Conducts briefing and meetings for management  Qualifications 10+ years of demonstrated work experience in payroll, large volume payroll preferred (2,000+ employees)   Demonstrated experience in managing a payroll department with multi-state processing  Knowledge of payroll software; UKG preferred  Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook  Strong customer focus and customer service skills  Foster an environment of ethical behavior and accountability within the team.  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to all company policies, as well as initiate policy changes where needed.  Experience presenting and interacting with C-level executives  Familiarity with labor legislation and payroll tax laws  Demonstrated experience managing large complex account or projects  Must be detailed oriented with a concern for quality expressed by continually initiating system and process improvements  Experience solving difficult business issues with creative solutions.  Ability to drive enterprise wide strategies and goals.   Strong conceptual and analytical skills.   Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels of company personnel.  Ability to coach and develop a team.    HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.