Homeland

Payroll Manager
Accounting & Finance
Knoxville, Tennessee Direct Hire Oct 2, 2026
Job Summary
Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across a large, complex healthcare system. The Payroll Manager will lead payroll processing, team development, regulatory compliance, audit support, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on payroll expertise with leadership responsibilities while collaborating closely with Human Resources, IT, Compensation, Accounting, and other key stakeholders. The Payroll Manager position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule, with an onsite expectation of approximately once per month. Relocation assistance is available.


Responsibilities
  • Oversee payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent payroll processing
  • Manage payroll transactions, including salaries, taxes, garnishments, deductions, manual deposits, and off cycle payrolls
  • Lead year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliation, preparation, and submission
  • Coordinate daily and weekly payroll workflows to ensure deadlines, accuracy, and operational efficiency
  • Lead, coach, cross-train, and develop payroll team members while supporting ongoing professional growth
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, requirements, and best practices
  • Partner with Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and support account reconciliations
  • Collaborating with Human Resources, IT, Compensation, and other stakeholders on timekeeping and HR/payroll system updates
  • Develop and analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies, evaluate trends, and recommend improvements
  • Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate payroll records and providing required documentation
  • Maintain payroll policies, internal controls, procedures, and supporting documentation
  • Evaluate and improve payroll processes to strengthen accuracy, productivity, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
  • Communicate payroll updates, issues, process changes, and regulatory developments to relevant stakeholders
  • Support departmental budgeting activities and manage payroll-related vendor relationships


Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, preferably in payroll or general finance
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
  • combination of hands-on payroll processing and payroll management experience
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, internal controls, reconciliations, and year-end activities
  • Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing payroll professionals
  • Excellent computer, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, IT, Compensation, and other business functions
  • Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing payroll process improvements
  • Experience working within a large, complex, or multi-entity organization
  • Experience with UKG or similar payroll management systems, preferred


Additional Information
This is a hybrid position with a minimum onsite expectation of approximately one visit per month. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement. Due to current employment restrictions, candidates residing in California, New York, Washington, or Colorado cannot be considered. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.


Benefits
This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.


Summary
This is an opportunity to lead payroll operations within a large, established healthcare organization while enjoying a highly flexible hybrid schedule. You’ll combine hands-on payroll expertise with team leadership, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact organizational efficiency and accuracy.

If you’re ready to advance your payroll leadership career in a role that offers flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!



EEO Notice
Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.