Director Payroll Services

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

Job Summary

The Director of Payroll Services leads strategic payroll operations, driving process improvements, automation, and compliance across payroll and accounting functions. This role manages complex projects, ensures accurate financial reporting, and champions the effective use of systems like PeopleSoft and UKG Pro WFM. By fostering a customer-focused culture, mentoring staff, and aligning payroll practices with GAAP and organizational policies, the position ensures operational excellence and financial integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area required

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area preferred

Licenses & Certifications :

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required

Work Experience : Ten (10) years in high volume payroll area required, preferably in the healthcare industry; and experience with electronic time and attendance scheduling system(s) required (UKG Pro WFM and PeopleSoft mastery required).

Management Experience : Seven (7) years of management / supervisory experience required in a high-volume processing area.

Communication Skills :

Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)

Writing / Correspondence

Writing / Reports

Job Attributes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Analytical : Strong analytics are required for troubleshooting and forecasting costs

Mathematics : Strong mathematical skills required for FLSA and other complex calculations

Research : Strong

Statistical : A strong plus

Work Schedule :

Flexible

On Call

Eligible for Telecommute : Yes, hybrid

Other Requirements : Prior system conversion a strong plus. Extensive experience of payroll taxes. Working knowledge of federal & state wage and hour laws. - P.C., MS Word, & MS Excel.

Equipment Operated : Standard office equipment.

Program Description

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Professional