Director of Payroll
Lakewood, NJ
$150-250K + Comprehensive benefit package
Summary
A large and fast-paced multi-state healthcare organization is seeking a hands-on Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations based out of its Lakewood, NJ office. This leadership role includes oversight of a dozen-plus facilities, managing a payroll team, ensuring compliance, supporting benefit-related processes, and driving accuracy and accountability in payroll execution.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a dozen-plus facilities
- Lead and support a payroll team handling daily data entry and processing
- Review and approve facility-submitted payroll data; ensure timely, accurate processing
- Collaborate with HR on 401(k), health insurance, open enrollment, and employee issues
- Handle related compliance and risk areas, including legal matters as needed
- Ensure proper PBJ reporting
- Operate effectively in a demanding, high-expectation environment with strong leadership support
Requirements
Proven experience managing payroll operations across multiple sites (healthcare preferred)Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor payroll teamComfortable with PBJ reportingHighly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working under pressureMust be based in or commutable to Lakewood, NJOpen to candidates currently at the Supervisor level ready to step into a Director roleFlexible schedule possible; open to candidates working less than a full 8-hour day, provided they remain available to handle any urgent issues that may ariseWe value your confidentiality! All applications and inquiries will be handled discreetly.