Highmark Health
Overview
Company: Highmark Health Job Description: The Manager, Enterprise Payroll provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the enterprise payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees. This role leads a team responsible for the full lifecycle of payroll processing, from timekeeping to compliance, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Manager collaborates with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities
Perform management responsibilities including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity; plan, organize, staff, direct and control day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of the payroll team, ensuring adherence to procedures, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of high-quality payroll services; monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and reporting requirements; identify and mitigate payroll-related risks; conduct and oversee regular audits and compliance checks.
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies for payroll operations aligned with organizational objectives, including resource allocation and technology roadmap development.
Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness; identify and implement process automation and technological advancements.
System Administration & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance and support of payroll systems, including troubleshooting, coordinating system upgrades, and ensuring data integrity.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate payroll information to employees, management, and other stakeholders; collaborate with other departments to ensure data flow and integration.
Special Projects: Participate in special projects such as system implementations, process redesigns, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Substitutions 6 years of experience in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Experience
Required 7 years of experience in payroll processing 3 years of experience with timekeeping systems such as Workday, Kronos/UKG Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, formulas) Preferred Management or supervisory experience of a remote/virtual team Processing of union pay Salesforce experience Healthcare payroll processing Skills
Knowledge of Federal and State garnishment-related laws and regulation, Department of Labor regulations, FLSA, and Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws Strong knowledge of IRS, Social Security Administration, State, and Local tax regulations on compensation and deductions Knowledge of tax depositing, tax return, and W-2 filing regulations and requirements Deep understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels Proven experience leading and managing high-performing teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Licenses or Certifications
Required None Preferred CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) to be obtained within 1 year of hire Language
None Physical, Mental Demands, and Working Conditions
Position Type: Office-Based Teaches / trains others regularly Travel regularly from the office to various work sites Works primarily outside of the office selling products/services (sales employees) Physical work site required Disclaimer: The job description is intended to describe the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities and may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities. Compliance: This position adheres to the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA, privacy policies, data security guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Pay Range Minimum: $92,300.00 Pay Range Maximum: $172,500.00 Note: Base pay is determined by qualifications, experience, and other factors; geographic differences may apply. Req ID: J269567
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Company: Highmark Health Job Description: The Manager, Enterprise Payroll provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the enterprise payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees. This role leads a team responsible for the full lifecycle of payroll processing, from timekeeping to compliance, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Manager collaborates with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities
Perform management responsibilities including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity; plan, organize, staff, direct and control day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of the payroll team, ensuring adherence to procedures, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of high-quality payroll services; monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and reporting requirements; identify and mitigate payroll-related risks; conduct and oversee regular audits and compliance checks.
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies for payroll operations aligned with organizational objectives, including resource allocation and technology roadmap development.
Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness; identify and implement process automation and technological advancements.
System Administration & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance and support of payroll systems, including troubleshooting, coordinating system upgrades, and ensuring data integrity.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate payroll information to employees, management, and other stakeholders; collaborate with other departments to ensure data flow and integration.
Special Projects: Participate in special projects such as system implementations, process redesigns, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Substitutions 6 years of experience in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Experience
Required 7 years of experience in payroll processing 3 years of experience with timekeeping systems such as Workday, Kronos/UKG Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, formulas) Preferred Management or supervisory experience of a remote/virtual team Processing of union pay Salesforce experience Healthcare payroll processing Skills
Knowledge of Federal and State garnishment-related laws and regulation, Department of Labor regulations, FLSA, and Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws Strong knowledge of IRS, Social Security Administration, State, and Local tax regulations on compensation and deductions Knowledge of tax depositing, tax return, and W-2 filing regulations and requirements Deep understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels Proven experience leading and managing high-performing teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Licenses or Certifications
Required None Preferred CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) to be obtained within 1 year of hire Language
None Physical, Mental Demands, and Working Conditions
Position Type: Office-Based Teaches / trains others regularly Travel regularly from the office to various work sites Works primarily outside of the office selling products/services (sales employees) Physical work site required Disclaimer: The job description is intended to describe the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities and may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities. Compliance: This position adheres to the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA, privacy policies, data security guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Pay Range Minimum: $92,300.00 Pay Range Maximum: $172,500.00 Note: Base pay is determined by qualifications, experience, and other factors; geographic differences may apply. Req ID: J269567
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