Payroll Manager

CVS Health

Payroll Manager overseeing payroll operations and compliance for CVS Health's Omnicare division. Managing payroll governance, data validation, and vendor relationships for accurate payroll processing.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,300 - $145,860 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll management expertise, including governance, compliance with regulations, and oversight of payroll processes. Proven ability to manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and ensure accuracy in high-volume, multi-state environments.

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Payroll ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData ValidationThird-Party Provider ManagementLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData ValidationAudit and ReconciliationWage Garnishment AdministrationMulti-State Payroll Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Payroll RegulationsTax RequirementsService Level AgreementsHealthcare PayrollLong-Term Care Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the payroll calendar, ensuring adherence to established timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Establish and enforce payroll cycle governance, including clear controls and accountability across stakeholders.
Oversee pre-payroll data validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data prior to payroll processing.
Lead the identification, tracking, and resolution of payroll exceptions, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
Manage relationships with payroll providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Oversee administration of wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Lead payroll audit and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy prior to final sign-off.
Oversee off-cycle payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of payroll experience, including prior leadership or management responsibility
Experience managing payroll in a multi-state, high-volume environment (healthcare or LTC strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, garnishments, and compliance standards
Experience managing third-party payroll providers and SLAs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility