Position: Payroll Manager Monogram Health is seeking a
Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end, multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This role manages a team of payroll professionals and serves as the primary liaison with our HCM partner (UKG) and external agencies.
Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end, multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant processing of timekeeping, tax withholdings, garnishments, and deductions, while driving standardization and scalability.
- Manage, coach, and develop the payroll team, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and continuously improving function.
- Ensure accurate, timely quarterly and annual agency filings; manage all tax remittances and statutory reporting.
- Maintain Federal, State, and Local account IDs and tax rates in UKG in coordination with the HCM partner.
- Partner closely with Accounting and Finance to support payroll funding, bank interfaces, general ledger mapping, journal entries, and financial reporting accuracy.
- Serve as the lead for all payroll-related audits (workers' compensation, financial, and regulatory), ensuring audit readiness, strong internal controls, and timely documentation.
- Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls aligned with labor laws and company policy.
- Regularly engage with senior leadership to present payroll performance, trends, and risk areas, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support operational and financial decision-making.
- Drive continuous process improvement; test, deploy, and measure enhancements across payroll and HRIS workflows.
- Monitor open cases with the HCM partner through resolution; maintain current system and training documentation.
- Stay current on payroll, wage, and hour regulations at federal, state, and local levels and new and continuing payroll initiatives.
- Partner with HR to maintain accurate employee data across new hires, terminations, and transfers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives, workforce planning, and business objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with external vendors including benefits providers and tax agencies.
Position Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in payroll accounting, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience with UKG Pro (HCM) and Workforce Management required.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) and experience with HRIS/payroll systems and database management.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws.
- Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance.
- Proven ability to analyze data, generate reports, and present findings to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements across payroll, HRIS, and related functions (e.g., accounts payable).
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
- Financial & Retirement Support - Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
- Time Off & Leave - Paid holidays, flexible vacation time/PSSL, and paid parental leave
- Wellness & Growth - Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discounts
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