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Director of Payroll, PeopleSoft

Dallas, TX 75390

Posted: 01/10/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Professional Services Job Number: 7655 Pay Rate: 130,000

Job Description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring a Director of Payroll with a healthcare client. The Director of Payroll will direct and manage the payroll of our entire organization.  This role will provide strategic direction for payroll related projects and building collaborative relationships with managers across the institution.  Ensures appropriate tax treatment for out-of-state workers and works closely with Human Resources and Finance.
Location: Dallas, Texas (Onsite Monday - Friday)
Responsibilities:
  • Directs and manages payroll organization for providing accurate and timely processing of the payroll for ensuring the integrity of financial and accounting system.
  • Oversees tasks necessary to accomplish payroll processing objectives, including relationships with human resources, accounting, operations, legal, internal/external auditors, and state and federal agencies.
  • Oversees the timely and accurate processing of payroll, earnings, and deductions.  Ensures the accurate deduction and remittance of garnishments, child support, IRS levies and court orders as administered.
  • Interacts on a regular basis with the senior management and external customers for integrating solutions that address the company goals.
  • Establishes payroll strategy and vision to align with shared services, zone consolidation and other corporate initiatives.
  • Supports payroll management by resolving all payment issues with benefits, human resources, consultants, technical resources, etc.
  • Responsible for all payroll tax activities, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and ensuring timely filings of each jurisdiction’s periodic returns.  Addresses/resolves non-resident alien tax issues. Reports state and federal payroll quarterly taxes in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Responsible for remaining current on new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll.  Designs, maintains, and documents effective internal controls for the payroll functions.
  • Reviews pending Human Resource forms that impact Payroll/Benefit; Verifies direct deposit and positive pay file sent to bank; Reviews Teacher Retirement System & ORP reporting; Oversees retiree insurance payment process; Ensures payrolls are submitted timely for reimbursement.
  • Understands Kronos and Peoplesoft technology in relation to payroll processing.
  • Collaborates with IT resources to prioritize and resolve both proactive and reactive IT support for all components of our payroll systems, as well as multiple inbound and outbound interfaces.  Communicates systems issues with management (PeopleSoft)
  • Oversees all the operational management of Payroll, such as, the various payroll functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes to over 19,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
  • Develops, maintains, updates, and communicates organization-wide payroll policies and processes regarding earnings, deductions, time keeping as well as government compliance reporting.
  • Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as well as Institution policy and procedures regarding payroll-related activities.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience to include 6 years in a payroll supervisory/management role.
  • Experience working with Peoplesoft 9.2 and Kronos timekeeping.
  • CPA and/or CPP preferred.
  • Hospital Payroll experience preferred.
  • Prior state experience preferred.
  • May consider additional years related experience in lieu of education.
WSP specializes in filling your company’s contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and our candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience, ensure that our clients are seeing the right candidates for their career openings.

WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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