Director of Payroll

R1 RCM

. Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large, complex, multi-state employee population .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $111,079 - $147,768 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading payroll operations, compliance, and strategy development for large, multi-state employee populations. Proficient in managing payroll technology, vendor relationships, and organizational capability building while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

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CPP CertificationPayroll Compliance and Control FrameworkGlobal Payroll ExperienceWorkday or Comparable Payroll/HRIS PlatformExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Payroll Operations ManagementPayroll Strategy DevelopmentSOX Controls and AuditsPayroll Tax ComplianceProcess Automation and StandardizationOrganizational DesignRisk Assessment and MitigationData GovernancePerformance Metrics EstablishmentPayroll Policy Documentation

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationJudgment and Decision-MakingInfluence and LeadershipAbility to Lead Through AmbiguityClear Business Recommendations

Tools & Technologies

Payroll Technology StrategySystem EnhancementsIntegrations and TestingVendor ManagementContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Industry Keywords

Multi-State PayrollHealthcare ComplianceRegulatory EnvironmentMergers and AcquisitionsOrganizational Restructuring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large, complex, multi-state employee population
Develop and execute the enterprise payroll strategy, operating model, governance framework, and capability roadmap
Establish payroll service levels, performance metrics, escalation processes, and governance routines
Lead, develop, and retain payroll leaders and team members through organizational design, succession planning, and capability building
Own the payroll compliance and control framework, including federal, state, and local regulations and tax requirements
Provide executive oversight of SOX controls, audits, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and issue remediation
Oversee payroll tax operations, agency relationships, reconciliations, and payroll-to-general-ledger integrity with Finance and Tax
Identify, assess, and mitigate payroll-related financial, operational, and regulatory risks
Lead payroll technology strategy, including system enhancements, integrations, testing, data governance, and implementation initiatives
Serve as business owner for payroll-related requirements involving payroll, time tracking, leave administration, and absence management
Drive automation, process standardization, continuous improvement, and transformation initiatives
Manage strategic payroll vendor relationships and ensure service quality, compliance, contract performance, and continuous improvement
Deliver executive reporting and actionable insights on payroll performance, trends, risks, workforce impacts, and transformation progress
Own payroll policies, procedures, controls documentation, governance standards, and business continuity planning
Provide payroll leadership for mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, geographic expansion, and workforce transformation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a management role
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Experience with global payroll, centralized or shared-services models, and large-scale operating model transformation
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, geographic expansion, or global mobility
Background in healthcare or another large, highly regulated enterprise environment
Experience leading managers and senior professionals and building scalable organizational capability
Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, wage-and-hour considerations, SOX controls, and audit requirements
Experience owning enterprise payroll strategy, governance, vendor performance, and major transformation or system implementation initiatives
Strong experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise payroll/HRIS platform
Executive-level communication, judgment, influence, and decision-making skills
Ability to translate complex payroll matters into clear business recommendations
Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage enterprise risk, and balance operational delivery with long-term transformation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan at a target of 20.00%
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities to learn, collaborate across groups, and explore new career paths
Meaningful work contributing to communities and patient care