Director of Payroll
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<\/p>Location:<\/b> Brentwood, TN (Hybrid)
<\/div>Travel:<\/b> Up to 20%
<\/div>Level:<\/b> Senior Leadership
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Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Director of Payroll<\/b> to lead enterprise -wide payroll operations for a large, complex organization. This leader will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple states while driving operational excellence, system optimization, and continuous process improvement.
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The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in payroll operations, strong leadership experience, and hands -on knowledge of Oracle Payroll (Oracle Fusion Payroll / Oracle Payroll Cloud). This individual will serve as the payroll subject matter expert, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and IT to support business objectives and enhance payroll performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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• Lead and oversee all payroll operations for a multi -state enterprise environment.
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• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members to drive high performance and operational excellence.
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• Serve as the primary payroll business lead and subject matter expert for cross -functional initiatives involving HRIS, Finance, Accounting, and IT.
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• Support Oracle Payroll post -go -live activities, including system testing, troubleshooting, payroll validation, enhancements, and process optimization.
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• Develop and implement payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.
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• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on payroll accounting activities, reconciliations, audits, and reporting requirements.
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• Monitor payroll controls and compliance standards to mitigate risk and ensure audit readiness.
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• Analyze payroll metrics and operational performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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• Lead payroll -related projects, system upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
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  What You'll Bring
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  • Strategic leadership combined with hands -on payroll expertise.
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  • Strong analytical and problem -solving skills.
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  • Ability to influence cross -functional teams and drive organizational change.
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  • Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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  • Proven ability to manage complex payroll operations while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance.
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    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll leader looking to make a significant impact within a large enterprise organization while helping shape the future of payroll operations and technology.
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    Requirements<\/h3>

    Required Qualifications
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    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
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    • 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within a large, complex organization.
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    • Strong payroll operations background with experience leading payroll teams.
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    • Hands -on experience with Oracle Payroll, including Oracle Fusion Payroll and/or Oracle Payroll Cloud.
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    • Experience supporting Oracle post -implementation activities, including testing, troubleshooting, validation, and system enhancements.
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    • Experience serving as a payroll business lead or payroll subject matter expert working closely with HRIS and IT teams.
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    • Multi -state payroll leadership experience in an enterprise environment.
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    • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and payroll controls.
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    • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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      Preferred Qualifications
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      • Oracle Payroll implementation experience.
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      • Experience working in a shared services environment.
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      • Background leading payroll process improvement and automation initiatives.
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      • Payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation experience.
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      • Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
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