Sr. Payroll Manager

Job Summary:

Founded on family values, partnership, and a true commitment to patients, Shields leads the way with cutting-edge MRI, PET/CT, and surgical services. Inspired by our founders, we proudly treat every patient as we would our own mom. Why This Role Matters The Senior Payroll Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across a complex, multi-entity healthcare organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, HR, and Finance and serves as a subject-matter expert for Workday Payroll, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for 26+ legal entities across multiple states
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of hourly, salaried, and off-cycle payrolls
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting requirements
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and corrections Workday Payroll & Systems Leadership
• Manage payroll operations within Workday Payroll, including configuration, audits, and testing
• Partner with HR to ensure data integrity across Workday Payroll, Time & Attendance, and employee records
• Lead payroll-related system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Perform regular payroll related audits Accounting & Financial Partnership
• Record payroll activity in the general ledger and reconcile payroll-related accounts
• Manage labor cost allocations and support month-end close activities
• Partner with Accounting on accruals, reconciliations, and wage and salary variance analysis
• Support internal and external audits, including payroll and 401(k Benefits & Deductions Oversight
• Oversee payroll-related benefits processing,
• Support annual compliance testing and required retirement plan reporting Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff, as applicable
• Provide high-level customer service to leaders and employees regarding payroll matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations on policy and regulatory changes Process Improvement & Controls
• Evaluate and streamline payroll processes and internal controls
• Develop, maintain, and document payroll procedures and best practices What You Bring/Experience & Expertise
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-entity and multi-state payroll
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll required
• Healthcare industry experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour laws, and compliance Technical & Professional Skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with general ledger systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality Education
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Additional Job Description:

The pay range for this position is $70,000-$132,000 + bonus + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Shields Health is an independent, Massachusetts-based leader in healthcare services, known for blending exceptional patient care with cutting-edge technology. With over 50 years of proven success, we're proud to be one of the most sought-after names in the industry. At Shields, we don't just deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging - we foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity, where every individual is valued. We offer unmatched career growth, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and exciting opportunities to learn, innovate, and thrive together. Our employees take enormous pride in delivering the best quality services with enthusiasm, commitment, and compassion. Ours is a family-owned and operated business, committed to playing a leading role in the continued advancement of medical imaging, but grounded in the same family values of caring and support - which we practice internally as well as with our patients.