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Advocate Health · 1 week ago

Vice President Payroll

Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$203K/yr - $325K/yr

15+ years exp

Advocate Health is a rapidly growing healthcare organization with over 165,000 teammates. They are seeking a Vice President of Payroll to lead the enterprise-wide payroll strategy and oversee payroll operations, compliance, and technology to drive accuracy and continuous improvement.

Health Care

Hiring Manager

Lisa Riley

Responsibilities

Create and drive the strategic direction and operating model for payroll, time & attendance, and payroll compliance—establishing system‑wide policies, processes, and internal controls

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership; ensure programs align to organizational strategy and deliver on Total Rewards goals

Partner with senior leaders in HR, Operations, Finance, Legal, and IT to update and implement policies that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and experience

Develop and govern project plans that increase automation, consistency, accuracy, and integrity of payroll systems and operations; evaluate and select technologies to meet business needs

Oversee audits and compliance programs to meet federal, state, and local regulations; drive operational excellence and robust internal controls

Coach, mentor, and develop a high‑performing, multi‑functional payroll team; build bench strength and leadership capability

Establish and manage vendor partnerships for payroll, payroll tax, and time & attendance (selection, negotiation, consolidation, performance management)

Collaborate on quarterly and year‑end planning and communications related to payroll and payroll tax reporting

Lead core HR responsibilities for the team (hiring, development, performance, compensation actions, engagement, and morale)

Develop operating and capital budgets; manage expenditures within approved objectives

Model Advocate Health’s Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure compliance across the function

Qualification

Payroll operationsPayroll tax processingPayroll accountingWorkdayExcelVendor managementChange managementStrategic leadershipOperational excellenceCompliance & controlsContinuous improvementRelationship buildingTime management