Director of Payroll

Job overview

The Director of Payroll role is hybrid in Brentwood, TN, with at least three days in the office, Monday through Wednesday. The salary range is $145,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports enterprise payroll operations at a healthcare facility. The director leads payroll operations and transformation, ensuring accurate, timely, compliant payroll across multiple states. The role works with Finance, People Services, and external vendors to improve processes, manage systems, and lead payroll teams.

What you'll do

• Lead payroll transformation and process improvement
• oversee multi-state payroll operations and service-level agreements
• manage issue resolution, ticket workflows, and vendor performance
• monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements
• ensure compliance with payroll laws and audit requirements
• lead and coach payroll managers and staff
• serve as liaison to executive stakeholders and payroll providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of payroll

brentwood tn

hybrid

$145k–$160k/year

payroll operations

multi-state compliance

oracle payroll

shared services

team leadership

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• mental health services and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• life, accident, and disability coverage
• paid time off and paid family leave
• tuition, certification, loan, and leadership development assistance.

Why this role

The posting describes a recent enterprise system transition to Oracle and a shared-services environment.

About the employer

Fox Point Recruitment LLc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.