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Vice President, US Payroll Operations

UnitedHealth Group · Minneapolis, MN · 2 mo ago
Management$200k–$344k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Vice President, US Payroll Operations provides enterprise leadership for U.S. payroll delivery with a focus on stability, operational rigor, compliance, and employee experience. This role holds ultimate accountability for on-time, accurate, and compliant biweekly U.S. payroll outcomes for 200,000+ employees.

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Payroll Strategy and Operating Model

  • Payroll Delivery Accountability, Stability, and Risk Governance

  • Payroll Tax and Regulatory Compliance

  • Shared Services, Vendor Strategy, and Global Enablement

  • Data, Performance Management, and Operational Visibility

  • Employee Experience and Service Delivery Partnership

  • Systems Enablement and Transformation (Oracle HCM Preferred)

  • Workforce Leadership and Talent Development

Qualifications

  • Extensive progressive leadership experience in U.S. payroll operations within a large, complex, multi-state environment (enterprise scale, high volume)

  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, agency notice management, and year-end processes

  • Proven experience leading large-scale HR transformation initiatives and/or building, scaling, or maturing an HR shared services model (including governance, service delivery design, SLAs, and operational performance management)

  • Proven track record of improving operational stability, reducing defects/off-cycle payroll, strengthening controls, and building repeatable processes

  • Executive-level ability to operate in a matrixed environment, influencing across HR, Finance, Tax, Legal/Compliance, and Technology

  • Solid vendor governance experience with measurable SLA oversight and escalation management

  • Demonstrated ability to lead leaders: building strong management routines, developing talent, and driving accountability through metrics

Skills

  • Oracle HCM experience strongly preferred (Payroll/HR), including optimization of configuration, workflows, reporting, and integrations

  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and/or other relevant certifications

  • Experience in a regulated and controlled environment (e.g., SOX-aligned controls, audit-intensive operations)

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution. Salary range: $200,400 to $343,500 annually.

Pay

Based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Schedule

Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

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