Manager of Payroll

General Summary:

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your payroll expertise shapes the experience of more than 50,000 Henry Ford Health employees. Due to expansion HFHS is in search of a Manager of Payroll!

As our Payroll Manager, you'll oversee complex, multi-entity payroll operations and be the go-to expert for ADP Tax & Garnishment, PeopleSoft HR, and compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

You'll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, and key stakeholders across the system-acting as a trusted partner who keeps operations running smoothly while supporting strategic initiatives that elevate our payroll function. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement truly matter, this role puts you right at the center of it.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 9 years of progressive payroll experience that includes 2-3 years of supervisory experience in lieu of a degree

• Minimum five (5) years of payroll experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

• CPP certification preferred

• Strong proficiency in PeopleSoft HR, ADP Tax and Garnishment, and UKG Pro WFM.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll operations across multiple entities.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with payroll audits, tax filings, and garnishment processing.

• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive process improvements.

• Must have experience with various financial and accounting practices and procedures

• Healthcare payroll experience. Familiarity with union contracts and multi-state payroll regulations.

• Passion for customer service and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors.

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Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Corp Payroll
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable