Interim Payroll Director

confidential

Brentwood, TN(remote)

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, HRIS/HRMS, Hair Styling, Healthcare, Internal Audit, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, System Test, Tax Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Brentwood, TN
POSTED
4 days ago
Interim Director of Payroll
Location: Remote
Job Type: Long term contract, approximately 2 years
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Team Environment
  • Remote payroll team supporting approximately 25000 employees
  • Role provides operational coverage while internal leaders support an ERP implementation
Required Qualifications
  • 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
Preferred Experience
  • 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

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Company Confidential

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/