Manager of Payroll

About the role

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your payroll expertise shapes the experience of more than 50,000 Henry Ford Health employees. As the Payroll Manager, you’ll oversee complex, multi-entity payroll operations and serve as the go-to expert for ADP Tax & Garnishment, PeopleSoft HR, and compliance across federal, state, and local regulations. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, and key stakeholders across the system—acting as a trusted partner who keeps operations running smoothly while supporting strategic initiatives that elevate the payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex payroll operations across multiple entities.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for ADP Tax & Garnishment and PeopleSoft HR.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to support strategic payroll initiatives.
• Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, and garnishment processing.
• Lead and mentor a payroll team, driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or 9 years of progressive payroll experience that includes 2–3 years of supervisory experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of payroll experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in PeopleSoft HR, ADP Tax and Garnishment, and UKG Pro WFM.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll operations across multiple entities.
• Experience with payroll audits, tax filings, and garnishment processing.
• Healthcare payroll experience.
• Familiarity with union contracts and multi-state payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• CPP certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive process improvements.
• Experience with various financial and accounting practices and procedures.
• Passion for customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors.

Organization: Corporate Services – Corp Payroll | Shift: Day Job