Payroll Manager

🌟 Payroll Manager

📍 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

📌 Shift/Schedule: Day shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm
💼 Department: Fiscal Services
💰 Salary Range: $60,405-$92,508 annually, based on experience and qualifications

💡 About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

🎯 About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Payroll Manager to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our Fiscal Services team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll administration for the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of payroll across multiple locations. This role requires hands-on expertise with UKG (Ultipro) and Kronos systems, as well as strong leadership skills to manage payroll staff, coordinate with HR and Finance, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems (Ultipro/UKG and Kronos) including system updates, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Supervise and mentor payroll team members, providing training and support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, as well as company policies.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related issues, including benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.
• Previous experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Audit payroll data regularly for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for leadership, Finance, and auditors.
• Oversee year-end processing, including W-2s, 1099s, and other tax reporting.
• Drive process improvements and system optimization within payroll operations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for payroll-related technology, compliance, and best practices.
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

📋 What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5–7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Strong experience with Ultipro (UKG Pro) and Kronos Workforce/Dimensions is required.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices, multi-state payroll regulations, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a customer service mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and technology adoption.
• Collaborative leadership style with cross-departmental partnership skills.

🙌 Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

🤝 Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

📝 How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.