Jobs in Springfield, MO

About the role

The Payroll Manager oversees the end‑to‑end payroll function for a large, multi‑entity, multi‑state healthcare organization. This role provides leadership to a team of five payroll specialists and ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with deep payroll expertise, outstanding judgment, and the ability to navigate complex data flows, regulatory requirements, and high‑volume processing.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience with 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Expertise with multi‑state payroll and high‑volume, complex environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UKG or comparable HR/payroll platforms.
• Experience with SaaS payroll/HR systems such as ADP, Workday, or Viventium is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of wage/hour law, payroll taxes, garnishments, compliance, and audit processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including using pivot tables, x and v lookups and macros.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, enforce accuracy, and lead a high‑performing team.
• Exceptional judgment, confidentiality, communication skills, and service‑oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field).
• Experience in healthcare payroll (home health, hospice, or multi‑location care environments) strongly preferred.

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