Manager - Payroll - FT - South Texas Health System

UHS • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Payroll Manager leads, administers, and oversees the daily operations of the Centralized Payroll Department supporting the UHS Texas-Oklahoma Region, which consists of seven process levels and 32 entities. The role is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in accordance with federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.

The Payroll Manager provides strategic and operational oversight for payroll systems, including UKG/Lawson and related payroll applications. The role participates in and coordinates system implementations, upgrades, and migrations involving payroll and timekeeping processes. It supervises payroll staff, supports operational excellence initiatives, promotes successful audit performance, and serves as a subject matter expert in payroll administration and workforce management systems.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of payroll experience may be accepted in lieu of the college requirement.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience may be accepted in lieu of the college requirement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient data-entry skills and proven knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of Workday experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising payroll in a multi-entity or complex environment.
• Experience with payroll implementations and process design.
• Advanced Workday Payroll knowledge.
• Knowledge of complex payroll tax and wage regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, administer, and oversee daily operations of the Centralized Payroll Department supporting the UHS Texas-Oklahoma Region.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for UKG/Lawson and related payroll applications.
• Participate in and coordinate payroll and timekeeping system implementations, upgrades, and migrations.
• Supervise payroll staff.
• Support operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure successful audit performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll administration and workforce management systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed