Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee payroll operations for a large healthcare organization in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The position also serves as a key partner to internal teams, supports payroll system effectiveness, and helps strengthen processes for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily payroll activities and provide direction, coaching, and oversight to a team of four payroll specialists.
• Manage recurring payroll cycles, including bi-weekly processing and designated provider pay schedules, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Examine and authorize payroll entries such as earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and manual adjustments.
• Maintain adherence to applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as organizational policies and relevant labor agreement requirements.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee concerns.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting activities, and audit support to help ensure reliable financial and compliance outcomes.
• Serve as the primary resource for Workday payroll processing, issue resolution, and improved system usage across the department.
• Support year-end payroll responsibilities, including wage statement preparation and payroll tax filing activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall payroll efficiency for a multi-state employee population.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters affecting approximately 1,500 employees.