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Advocate Aurora Health · 2 days ago

Vice President Payroll - Enterprise Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$97.75/hr - $156.40/hr

15+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. They are seeking a Vice President of Payroll to create and drive the strategic direction and operations of the enterprise-wide payroll function, acting as a key partner and strategic advisor in the delivery of total rewards vision.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction and oversees the payroll, time and attendance, and payroll compliance operating models within the context of a rapidly growing healthcare organization, including the development of system-wide policies, processes and internal controls. Builds partnerships and solicits feedback from internal and external business partners to define and develop successful, scalable processes and practices. Partners with executive leadership to ensure all programs support the organization’s strategic objectives

Partners with senior leadership in human resources, operations, finance, legal and IT in developing, updating and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll process as well as in implementing strategic objectives

Leads the development and oversight of key project plans to increase automation, consistency, accuracy and integrity of payroll systems and operations. Maximizes the effectiveness of key technologies and supports processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives. Leads the process to evaluate and select new technologies to meet business needs

Oversees the audit of the payroll team's activities and processes to ensure compliance with all system-wide policies, state-specific employment laws and requirements and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Drives operational excellence including, but not limited to, development of the appropriate internal controls and compliance programs

Coach, mentor and provide leadership development to team members in order to optimize operational excellence and create a deeper bench of experienced talent

Establish vendor partnerships and manage the payroll, payroll tax and time and attendance vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, consolidation, and management

Collaborate with HR, Finance and Marketing on quarterly/year-end planning and communications related to payroll or payroll tax reporting functions

Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale

Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives

Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business

Qualification

Payroll operationsPayroll tax processingVendor managementLeadership skillsWorkday knowledgeKronos knowledgeChange managementExcel skillsCompliance knowledgeRelationship buildingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, or

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Typically requires 15 years of experience in Payroll leadership experience at large, complex organizations (employee population 75,000+)

Typically requires 5 years of management experience in building, leading and growing high performance payroll teams

Advanced knowledge of payroll operations, payroll tax processing procedures and reporting, and payroll accounting

Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead large multi-functional teams

Strong relationship building skills required

Demonstrated experience with large scale, transformational change initiatives, including working across and with various operating areas and groups that are part of a large enterprise

Extensive packaged application knowledge (Workday, Kronos)

Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic and team-oriented environments

Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, adhere to project deadlines

Experience in managing through mergers and acquisitions

Experience managing payroll / payroll tax vendors and contracts. ADP is preferred

Experience managing large & geographically dispersed teams

Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to influence

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations

Strong excel skills required