Remote Senior Payroll Manager - Healthcare Focus

About the Role

We are seeking a Remote Senior Payroll Manager to lead our in-house payroll function at Compass Surgical Partners. As a key player in our organization, you will oversee multi-state payroll operations across 15+ centers, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a highly regulated healthcare environment. This is an exciting opportunity to build durable systems and processes that support our growth and the planned transition from PEO to in-house payroll by January 2027.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Compass’s internal payroll function, including HRIS payroll configuration and general ledger integration.
• Configure and manage multi-state payroll operations, including tax registrations, filings, deductions, PTO accruals, and holiday administration.
• Establish strong payroll controls, approval workflows, audit processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute parallel payroll testing and lead the transition from PEO/EOR to in-house payroll by January 2027.
• Ensure accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll processing with zero missed deadlines.
• Manage payroll-related compliance, audits, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Legal to support payroll operations and acquisition integrations.
• Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired centers, including data migration and system setup.
• Own year-end processing, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and reporting requirements.
• Develop scalable playbooks, documentation, and training to support growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state operations.
• 3+ years in a senior or leadership role within payroll or HR operations.
• Hands-on experience configuring and administering HRIS payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and GL reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, complex formulas).
• Proven experience building or improving payroll processes and controls.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading PEO/EOR transitions to in-house payroll.
• Healthcare, ASC, or multi-site services industry experience.
• Experience supporting payroll through acquisitions or mergers.
• Familiarity with platforms such as UKG, Workday, Paylocity, and SAGE Intacct.
• CPP or FPC certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Supportive team culture aligned with our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect.