Under the direction and supervision of the Vice President of Finance, is responsible for System-wide Finance oversight for the processing of payrolls, preparation and submission of required federal and state reports, preparation and distribution of payroll reports. Maintains current knowledge of all payroll rules and regulations. Assures that established all state, federal and departmental deadlines are met. Maintains specified account variance analysis and assists in other financial research projects as required. Provides assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives. 

1. Supervise the Payroll Department staff, providing training, leadership, motivation, and direction to create a great place to work. Ensures that all payroll department staff are trained and cross trained in departmental processes.
2. Ensures complete, timely and accurate payroll processing for all affiliates, including processing adjustment sheets, direct deposits and garnishments.
3. Ensures that all payroll processing related issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Ensures the timely processing of all payroll-related reports. Ensures that all payroll regulations and policies are adhered to, reporting any exceptions to the Vice President of Finance.
4. Ensures maintenance of the Lawson payroll system, i.e. set up, test and implement new pay codes, deduction codes, additional process levels, bank account changes and any other payroll processing changes within the Lawson payroll system.
5. Liaison between General Accounting and Payroll departments of MHS and its affiliates. Answers questions related to time reporting, compensation, PR processing, PR expense reporting, etc. Ensure that payroll related general ledger accounts are reconciled each month. Review general ledger entries related to payroll to ensure accuracy. Ensure that the general ledger and payroll dictionaries are maintained and updated as necessary.
6. Works closely with Human Resources to develop, review, test and implement payroll/personnel policies and procedures.
7. Ensures timely and accurate response to all requests for payroll related information for budget, audit, survey and internal and external reports.
8. Maintains knowledge and understanding of the Workforce Management (WFM) system and works with functional service administrators to maintain and test the system, as appropriate.
9. Ensures prompt and accurate payroll tax deposits, filing of quarterly and annual Federal and State payroll tax returns, annual employees earnings statements; respond to inquiries relating to payroll activities from federal and state agencies. Ensure accurate reporting of all executive compensation information.
10. Establish productivity and performance standards, performance evaluation criteria, procedures to monitor and document the quality of being performed by the unit. Completes personnel functions such as performance appraisals, corrective actions, and related as needed.
11. Prepares analysis of payroll and benefit related financial information in accordance with both generally accepted accounting principles and MHS policies and procedures, within the time frames established to meet the monthly financial statement deadlines.
12. Maintains knowledge and technical expertise relating to employee, retiree and executive compensation, employee benefit plans, and other compensation related issues. Provides information and analysis of federal, state or corporate policy and/or regulation changes.
13. Propose and participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to reengineer, eliminate, or continuously improve payroll processing leading to more efficient and effective payroll processes and/or improved customer service.
14. Promote great patient experience and open communications as well as support the System’s Statement of Values and Code of Conduct by setting an example and treating everyone fairly and with courtesy and respect.
15. Participates in the completion and review of the 990 compensation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.