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Payroll Director - UKG

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Wellpath

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Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/31/2026

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Job Description

  • How you make a difference
  • As Director of Payroll, you'll lead all facets of payroll operations, crafting both short and long-term strategies to enhance efficiency and align with company objectives.
Your role encompasses ensuring compliance with federal and state wage regulations while fostering scalable processes that accommodate organizational expansion. You'll champion exemplary customer service, establish SOPs, and devise budgets in line with the company's financial targets, driving the payroll function towards excellence and adaptability.
  • Additional Details
  • This is a hybrid position in Franklin, TN
  • UKG Experience Highly Desired
  • Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education + B.A. in Finance/Accounting or related experience Experience + Minimum of 8 years managing payroll departments within large multi-state companies, including in depth knowledge of payroll tax processing, internal/external audits, garnishments and wage and hour laws and regulations Licenses/Certifications + C.P.P. preferred, but not required
  • Key Responsibilities
  • + Oversee payroll administration and systems for 15,000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
+ Develop and implement training guidelines, SOPs, and strategic initiatives to optimize payroll processes and align with organizational goals, supporting acquisition/divestiture efforts when necessary. + Collaborate with support center leadership, payroll managers, and vendors to minimize off-cycle check processing and enhance employee satisfaction with timekeeping policies. + Manage audits, tax reconciliations, and financial reporting for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cycles, while implementing payroll metrics to evaluate service levels and mitigate business risks. + Lead and mentor payroll team members, conduct performance evaluations, and drive individual and team development initiatives to meet budgetary goals and optimize financial performance.
  • You Matter
  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
  • Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
  • Excellent career growth opportunities
  • Join us and find a career that supports:
  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training
  • Perks and Benefits
  • In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
  • Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
  • We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We encourage you to apply!
  • If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
  • We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We encourage you to apply!
  • If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. (https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/186224/payroll-director/job?mode=apply≈ply=yes∈\_iframe=1&hashed=-336175207)
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  • _Jacee Preciado_
  • Recruiter :
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  • _JMunns@Wellpath.
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