Payroll Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Description Apply Now
The Payroll Manager plays a critical role in ensuring seamless payroll operations within a healthcare organization. As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate processing of all payroll activities, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and internal policies, and leading a team of dedicated payroll professionals. This position is designed for individuals with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of payroll systems, particularly in a healthcare or large-scale organizational setting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll management and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
The Payroll Manager is expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams, address technical and employee inquiries, and contribute to the ongoing optimization of payroll processes through the implementation of system enhancements and strategic planning. This role requires an individual who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive in maintaining regulatory compliance while prioritizing employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
This opportunity is based in Boston, MA, providing professionals with the chance to work in a dynamic and vibrant healthcare setting. Boston is renowned for its world-class healthcare institutions and strong professional community, making it an ideal location for career growth and development in the payroll management field. As a full-time Payroll Manager, you will have access to comprehensive benefits and the support of an experienced team committed to your professional success.
Payroll Manager - Summary- Oversee all payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate wage and deduction processing for employees.
- Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and hospital-specific policies.
- Collaborate with management to drive payroll system upgrades and process improvements.
- Participate in audits and respond to technical, system, and employee inquiries efficiently.
- Manage the Payroll Services department to guarantee the timely processing of all payroll transactions and deductions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax authorities and internal hospital policies.
- Address and resolve technical, system, and employee payroll-related questions promptly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional management teams to develop strategic payroll initiatives and implement system enhancements.
- Lead, mentor, and support payroll staff, promoting continuous professional growth and performance improvement.
- Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to all payroll-related regulations and organizational requirements.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and support the organization in meeting its reporting and compliance obligations.
- Competitive compensation package for the Payroll Manager position.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Access to employee stock ownership programs.
- Support from an experienced engagement manager dedicated to your professional success.
- Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization recognized for excellence in staffing and employee satisfaction.
- Proven experience managing payroll operations in a healthcare or large organizational setting.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Experience implementing payroll system upgrades, automation, and utilizing payroll analytics.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements within payroll systems.
- Experienced in mentoring and leading teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively with cross-functional management teams.
- Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance payroll operations and employee experience.
- This Payroll Manager position offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking healthcare organization in an influential role.
- The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as reflected in its equal employment opportunity policies.
- Recognized for excellence in staffing and talent engagement, the company provides a supportive workplace culture and clear career advancement opportunities.
- If you are a payroll professional seeking a challenging and rewarding full-time role in a thriving healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.