Payroll Director

Noor Staffing Group • Brentwood, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Healthcare Payroll team operates at the center of a rapidly evolving, enterprise-wide function supporting a growing healthcare organization. With a recent transition to Oracle and several high-impact initiatives underway, this team plays a critical role in driving transformation, improving processes, and shaping the future of payroll operations. You'll join a collaborative leadership group with strong executive visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required; preferably in a business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• 9+ years of progressive payroll experience in a complex, multi-state environment
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers or large teams
• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance, and multi-state payroll practices
• Experience leading or supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, or transformations
• Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to manage both day-to-day execution and process improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across Finance, HR, and operations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information to leadership
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle payroll systems or similar enterprise platforms
• Background in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated environments (not required)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience bringing outsourced payroll functions in-house or optimizing shared services models

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing across multiple payroll cycles (including outsourced/managed service components)
• Oversee day-to-day payroll processing, including SLA adherence, issue resolution, and ticket management workflows
• Drive optimization and continuous improvement of payroll processes following recent Oracle system implementation
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, People Services, and external vendors to support payroll-related initiatives and process alignment
• Lead key payroll transformation initiatives, including transitioning select processes (e.g., year-end/W-2 activities) from outsourced to in-house
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as internal policies and audit requirements
• Support and influence payroll-related policy development, governance, and enterprise-wide standardization efforts
• Provide leadership and direction to payroll management staff, including coaching, performance management, and team development
• Collaborate on enterprise initiatives such as provider pay process improvements and system enhancements
• Monitor payroll operations performance, identify gaps, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager