Provides effective leadership and guidance to payroll staff of the in sourced payroll department. Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of the payroll team in the complex bi-weekly processing of payroll for a multi-billion dollar health system employing 20,000 employees including timely and accurate payment of employees and governmental reporting. Has the ability to take the lead in assigned projects with minimal or no direction to a successful conclusion. Directly supervises 2 senior payroll specialists, 2 payroll technical specialists, a Lead Payroll Specialist, and a Payroll Specialist, making hiring decisions, reviewing work performance, and handling personnel actions related to these employees. Oversees the process and handling of all types of garnishments and payroll corrections ensuring they are accurate and timely. Sets priorities for the payroll team to ensure task completion. Provides guidance to employees and managers within the health system. Ensures health system policies are followed in regard to pay practices.