Payroll Manager

Overview:

Are you an experienced payroll leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy across complex payroll operations? We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations for our growing, nationwide organization. This role will lead and develop the payroll team, ensure compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations, manage payroll systems, and partner with HR, Finance, and other departments to deliver accurate and efficient payroll services.

 

Work Schedule: Hybrid, with two days per week in the office.  This position is based out of our Support Center Office, located in the Dairy Market with FREE parking.

 

Who we are:

At Care Hospice, we're not just a company; we're a team united by a common goal – providing exceptional hospice and palliative care to those in need. We take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At Care Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.

 

We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, pay groups, and schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team, promoting accountability, collaboration, cross-training, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and payroll tax regulations.
• Review and approve payroll runs, resolve discrepancies, reconcile payroll data, and oversee garnishments.
• Manage payroll reporting, audits, tax filings, year-end processes, and required recordkeeping.
• Oversee payroll system administration, implementations, upgrades, and integrations with HR and Finance systems.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and process improvements to support accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with HR, Finance, vendors, and tax agencies to resolve issues and support organizational needs, including mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including direct supervision and development of payroll staff.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification and merger and acquisition experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and UKG or comparable payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in payroll auditing, reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with payroll automation and AI-enabled technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

$110,000 - $120,000 per year (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.