This is primarily a remote role with the ability to attend in-person meetings if needed. Advocate may approve remote workers who reside in the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

Pay Range

Responsible for creating and driving the strategic direction and operations of the enterprise-wide payroll function for the organization. Acts as a key partner and strategic advisor in delivery of our total rewards vision. Leads functional areas including payroll operations, payroll /time and attendance systems, payroll tax, payroll project management, mergers & acquisitions, reporting & analytics, communications and compliance, audit & controls.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic direction and oversees the payroll, time and attendance, and payroll compliance operating models within the context of a rapidly growing healthcare organization, including the development of system-wide policies, processes and internal controls. Builds partnerships and solicits feedback from internal and external business partners to define and develop successful, scalable processes and practices. Partners with executive leadership to ensure all programs support the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Partners with senior leadership in human resources, operations, finance, legal and IT in developing, updating and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll process as well as in implementing strategic objectives.
• Leads the development and oversight of key project plans to increase automation, consistency, accuracy and integrity of payroll systems and operations. Maximizes the effectiveness of key technologies and supports processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives. Leads the process to evaluate and select new technologies to meet business needs.
• Oversees the audit of the payroll team's activities and processes to ensure compliance with all system-wide policies, state-specific employment laws and requirements and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Drives operational excellence including, but not limited to, development of the appropriate internal controls and compliance programs.
• Coach, mentor and provide leadership development to team members in order to optimize operational excellence and create a deeper bench of experienced talent.
• Establish vendor partnerships and manage the payroll, payroll tax and time and attendance vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, consolidation, and management.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and Marketing on quarterly/year-end planning and communications related to payroll or payroll tax reporting functions.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 15 years of experience in Payroll leadership experience at large, complex organizations (employee population 75,000+). Typically requires 5 years of management experience in building, leading and growing high performance payroll teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of payroll operations, payroll tax processing procedures and reporting, and payroll accounting.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead large multi-functional teams.
• Strong relationship building skills required.
• Demonstrated experience with large scale, transformational change initiatives, including working across and with various operating areas and groups that are part of a large enterprise.
• Extensive packaged application knowledge (Workday, Kronos).
• Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic and team-oriented environments.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, adhere to project deadlines.
• Experience in managing through mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience managing payroll / payroll tax vendors and contracts. ADP is preferred.
• Experience managing large & geographically dispersed teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to influence.
• Knowledge of Workday strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong excel skills required.

Remote based role, needs to live in an approved state.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to operate all equipment essentials in performing the job.
• Will generally be exposed to a normal office environment.
• This position requires travel so there is exposure to weather and road conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program