Director of Payroll

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) , a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals , is adding a Director of Payroll . PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

We are seeking a Director of Payroll to lead and oversee the payroll function, including daily operations, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. This permanent leadership role is responsible for ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and efficient. The role will address current process gaps, optimize system configuration, and streamline payroll codes and structures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The payroll environment is primarily New York–based, with multi-state requirements as needed, including remote employees and tax jurisdiction considerations.

This position is in office 5 days per week in Manhattan. No remote opportunities exist.

Opportunity Details:

Payroll Operations

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable payroll processing.
• Monitor payroll performance, issues, and operational risks.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement cross-training to strengthen team coverage and continuity.

Compliance & Payroll Tax Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Oversee multi-state payroll requirements, including remote employees, work location changes, and tax withholding.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 941s, and state filings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Provide oversight and guidance on payroll processes.

Reconciliations & Financial Oversight

• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and reasonableness prior to processing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
• Identify discrepancies or trends that may affect financial reporting or workforce costs.

Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain internal controls over payroll processing.
• Ensure audit readiness with appropriate documentation.
• Mitigate risks related to overpayments, misclassification, and compliance gaps.

Systems & Data Management

• Oversee payroll systems, including Paylocity, Workday, ADP, and Paycom.
• Optimize system configuration, including pay codes, earnings and deductions structures, department setup, and reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy through validation and review processes.
• Support system enhancements that reduce manual effort while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications:

Required

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and New York payroll laws and tax reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll tax filings, including 941s, W-2s, and state filings.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, large datasets, and analysis.
• Proven ability to manage and sustain payroll operations in a complex environment.

Preferred

• Healthcare and/or union payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll systems including Paylocity, Workday, ADP, or Paycom.
• CPP, CPA, or similar certification.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
• Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and Holiday.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 3x your salary (up to a maximum of $250,000) provided at no cost to you.
• Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Annual Salary = $200,000* - $210,000

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

Salary Disclosure Information:

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