Covenant House International

VP, Payroll & HRIS Strategy

Covenant House International

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to site leaders on payroll operations, HRIS systems, and system-related decision-making across a multi-system environment
  • Partner with sites to assess, select, implement, and optimize HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and performance management systems
  • Provide consultative guidance across platforms such as ADP, Paycom, and PEO models (e.g., TriNet), ensuring effective and compliant use
  • Establish and promote federation-wide standards for payroll accuracy, reporting, system utilization, and data integrity
  • Support payroll governance across sites, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Support sites in strengthening payroll processes, controls, and audit readiness, including regulatory reporting (e.g., ACA, Form 5500)
  • Lead HRIS and payroll-related reporting strategy, enabling sites to leverage data for decision-making and performance insights
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across sites and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  • Support implementation and integration of performance management and applicant tracking systems to align with organizational priorities
  • Develop and deliver training, tools, and documentation to empower site HR and payroll teams to effectively navigate and maximize their systems
  • Promote a customer service mindset, ensuring responsive, practical, and empowering support to sites
  • Drive continuous improvement in payroll and HRIS processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, and alignment
  • Lead and partner with the Payroll Manager, ensuring strong execution of payroll operations and high-quality support to sites
  • Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, and Executive leadership to align payroll and HRIS strategy with broader organizational goals
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and best practices in payroll, HRIS, and human capital management

Requirements

  • Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in payroll, HRIS, human capital management, or related fields, including leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience working across multiple HRIS/payroll systems and leading implementations or system transformations
  • Experience overseeing payroll operations and compliance across complex or multi-site environments
  • Deep expertise across multiple HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Paycom, ADP, PEO models such as TriNet)
  • Strong consultative and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across diverse sites and leadership levels
  • Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail and operational excellence
  • Demonstrated experience leading HRIS implementations, system optimization efforts, and technology-driven change initiatives
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and audit processes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Customer service mindset with a focus on responsiveness, partnership, and empowering others
  • Commitment to the mission, values, and work of Covenant House
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
consultative skillsinfluencing skillsattention to detailoperational excellenceanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationproject managementcustomer service mindset