Director - Workday Payroll

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education --------

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field Master's degree preferred

Experience / Qualifications -------------------------

10+ years of progressive Workday Payroll experience, including multi-state payroll 5+ years of leadership experience managing payroll teams Deep hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, GL, Absence and Benefits Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements Proven experience leading payroll transformations or system optimization Workday Payroll Certification(s) preferred CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred

Position Summary ----------------

The Director of Workday Payroll provides strategic and operational leadership for payroll services supporting a complex healthcare workforce, including clinical, non-clinical, hourly, salaried, and per diem employee populations. This role oversees the management and administration of the Bi-weekly end-to-end payroll using Workday Payroll, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple entities, shifts, pay rules, and regulatory environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities -----------------------------------

• Payroll Leadership & Strategy
• Follow industry and regulatory changes impacting the payroll function
• Partner with HR for system changes to comply with these changes
• Develop and execute a payroll strategy that supports continuous operations, workforce growth, and patient care priorities
• Establish payroll governance, policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures
• Build, mentor, and retain a highly skilled payroll and Workday payroll team
• Serve as the executive escalation point for payroll issues impacting clinical operations or employee satisfaction

Workday Payroll Ownership -------------------------

• Serve as the functional owner of Workday Payroll, including configuration, maintenance, testing, and optimization
• Optimize Workday utilization through automation and by leveraging system functionality
• Ensure seamless integration with Workday HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Scheduling
• Lead payroll-related Workday upgrades, releases, and healthcare-specific enhancements
• Support implementations, acquisitions, and new facility onboarding into Workday Payroll
• Ensure system configuration supports healthcare pay practices (shift differentials, on-call, premiums, bonuses, and retro pay)

Healthcare Compliance & Risk Management --------------------------------------

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws as well as healthcare-specific regulations
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Labor Relations on wage and hour matters
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to payroll systems, policies, and processes

Operational Excellence & Accuracy ---------------------------------

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for large, diverse employee populations working varied shifts
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and controls within Workday Payroll with a focus on industry best practices
• Establish KPIs and service metrics focused on accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience
• Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, retroactive pay, and year-end activities (e.g., W-2s)
• Manage payroll vendors including tax service providers and third-party administrators

Cross-Functional Partnership ---------------------------

• Collaborate closely with HR, HRIS, Finance, Accounting, Scheduling, and Clinical Operations
• Ensure payroll aligns with timekeeping, staffing models, compensation frameworks, and benefits programs
• Support workforce initiatives including hiring surges, emergency response staffing, and seasonal fluctuations
• Provide payroll analytics and insights to senior leadership
• Lead leaders in the department to achieve goal accomplishments

Leadership Competencies ----------------------

• Establishing Relationships
• Developing Talent
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
• Acting with Integrity
• Acting Strategically
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
• Communicating Effectively
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
• Holding Self and Others Accountable

Threshold Requirements ---------------------

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

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