Head of Payroll - Insight Global : Job Details

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced and highly organized Head of Payroll to lead and oversee the payroll operations for our client, a large, multi-state caregiver workforce. This role is responsible for managing the full payroll lifecycle, from onboarding new caregivers to ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing throughout their employment. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic leadership, deep compliance knowledge, and hands-on process improvement experience to support a growing organization in delivering consistent, high-quality service to our caregivers.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Leadership & Strategy

oLead, mentor, and develop the payroll team to support the needs of several thousand active caregivers.

oDesign and execute payroll strategies and scalable processes that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

oServe as the primary point of escalation for payroll-related inquiries, exceptions, or disputes.

Onboarding & Lifecycle Integration

oOversee the payroll component of caregiver onboarding to ensure seamless entry into the system.

oCollaborate with HR, Recruiting, and Compliance teams to ensure caregiver data is accurate, complete, and ready for timely payroll activation.

oMaintain oversight of the entire caregiver payroll lifecycle including pay rate changes, deductions, terminations, and offboarding.

Compliance & Risk Management

oEnsure full compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and wage and hour laws, with deep knowledge of New York State labor laws.

oProactively learn and implement payroll regulations for additional states as the company expands.

oStay current on regulatory changes and lead updates to systems and processes as required.

Process Improvement & Systems Oversight

oContinuously evaluate, enhance, and streamline payroll processes, aiming for maximum efficiency without compromising accuracy or caregiver satisfaction.

oDrive automation initiatives and collaborate with IT or vendors to optimize payroll systems and integrations.

oEnsure payroll platforms are maintained, updated, and utilized effectively.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC Know Your Rights Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years of payroll leadership experience

• Experience building, leading, and scaling payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Deep knowledge of New York State labor laws and wage/hour regulations

• Multi-state payroll experience

• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Empeon, Paycom, Paylocity, or similar), and strong Excel/data analysis skills.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field (Masters degree a plus). - Experience within healthcare, home care, or high-volume service environments null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].