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Director of Payroll Systems
12+ Months Contract - Potential to Extend
REMOTE - Potential for some onsite meeting s in New Jersey (once Every 6 months at most)
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS
BS in Computer Science or related experience.
Must have a general, effective understanding of payroll wage and tax laws.
Minimum of 10 years' experience with all aspects of PeopleSoft 9.0 or higher HRMS/Payroll configuration and functionality, including PeopleSoft Time and Labor and self-service applications.
Minimum of 10 years' experience including documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support and auditing.
Minimum of 10 years report writing experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of technological/automation theories, principles, and best practices.
Ability to multitask in a demanding environment, good organizational and communication skills managing complex multidisciplinary initiatives to improve processes.
Requires ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users, management and non-management customers.
Expert in SQL.
Prior supervisory / management experience.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Application Engine.
PeopleSoft Fluid development.
OTHER NOTES
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Job Summary:
The Dir, Payroll Systems is responsible for the technical support provided to the Payroll Department for all system configuration, testing, projects, reporting and all other technical needs to ensure the Payroll Department applications are operating accurately, efficiently and secured across the CLIENT network. Hands-on individual responsible for all payroll applications, partnering with IT to solve system business problems for the Payroll Department. Takes projects through envisioning and design while remaining consultative to the project management, development and implementation teams during the development and deployment phases, ensuring the project stays true to architecture, timelines, and budgets.
Works closely with the Vice President of Payroll Operations and other key business decision-makers in identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions for all aspects of the Payroll department. Provides the strategy, leadership, and day-to-day management for functional and technical guidelines for the Payroll Department related to the Payroll systems. Further leads the process and team members in the analysis, enhancement, and tailoring of current practices and existing systems to increase operating efficiencies as well as reduce and cut costs within the business.
Essential Job Functions:
Manage all technical projects, testing needs, system upgrades, patches, cases, system issues, system enhancements and reporting requests.
Build a collaborative culture within both internal and external departments throughout the organization.
Play a lead role in the maintenance of knowledge within the Payroll department, coordinating the implementation of best practices and the adoption of suitable trends.
Delegate and oversee all work of payroll system analysts.
Assist in the development of user/business requirements, translating the needs to system technical requirements and setting up project work teams.
Troubleshoot all payroll technical issues independently and by partnering with the PeopleSoft technical team.
Provide custom report development and may provide standard reports to clients.
Acquire and retain in-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft Time and Labor rules, table structure and Time Admin processing to effectively manage and resolve rule inconsistencies and incorrect calculations.
Ability to produce reports using PeopleSoft Query, SQL, XML Publisher and Connected Queries.
Develop solutions to complex Payroll Systems/Technology situations or projects that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Act as subject matter expert on PeopleSoft implementation projects, leading the process of documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support, and auditing.
Maintain a strong leadership role in the direction of PeopleSoft initiatives.
Participate in all aspects of PS implementations from project initiation through implementation.
Participate in all system maintenance initiatives including upgrades and patches.
Work actively to achieve system and change acceptance, not only within the HR Department, but throughout the Medical Center.
Provide advice and counsel relative to best technology, educating users on the different benefits and capabilities of technologies.
Utilize resources efficiently and frequently assess workload across team members for equity and cross-training opportunities.
Independently and proactively observe and identify work requirements and skill gaps and develop plans to fill the gaps through training, development, or replacing staff where necessary.
Establish frequent status meetings to discuss performance issues and provide guidance and training as needed.
Serve as a mentor to key Payroll systems personnel, promoting their professional growth.
Develop career paths for team members by partnering with staff on short- and long-term goals, utilizing internal and external training classes and developing action plans to achieve goals.
Set quality goals that focus on developing staff, growing the department, improving processes, preventing payroll errors and adjustments through training and automation. Goals should align with Payroll Department and organization goals.
Foster a positive climate and encourage strong work ethics through coaching and mentoring.
Communicate proactively and effectively with staff to remove barriers for improvement.
Work with staff to develop system and process improvements to achieve department goals.
Promptly communicate to the Payroll Vice President any events of critical importance or employee issues.
Hire, discipline and terminate team members in accordance with CLIENT and Payroll Department performance standards.
Complete performance evaluations timely for staff based on factual supporting documentation, individual and department performance goals. Content should be of quality substance.
Manage timekeeping and absence requests effectively to ensure proper staffing levels at all times.
Ensure staff are following time and attendance policies and punching IN/OUT as required.
Ensure all overtime is approved prior to use and only used when absolutely necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of all payroll data by locking PC when stepping away from desk, being cognizant of surroundings when discussing confidential data, password protecting all files sent through email, not releasing any confidential data without the employee's written consent, verifying manager access before providing any salary information, and keeping all employee information and files restricted to the Payroll staff and approved leaders.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organization and Managerial Competencies.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
BS in Computer Science or related experience.
Must have a general, effective understanding of payroll wage and tax laws.
Minimum of 10 years' experience with all aspects of PeopleSoft 9.0 or higher HRMS/Payroll configuration and functionality, including PeopleSoft Time and Labor and self-service applications.
Minimum of 10 years' experience including documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support and auditing.
Minimum of 10 years report writing experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of technological/automation theories, principles, and best practices.
Ability to multitask in a demanding environment, good organizational and communication skills managing complex multidisciplinary initiatives to improve processes.
Requires ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users, management and non-management customers.
Expert in SQL.
Prior supervisory / management experience.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Application Engine.
PeopleSoft Fluid development.