• Serve as the primary administrator and owner of the HRIS (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, Dayforce), managing system configuration, integrations, and data governance. • Lead the implementation of a new HRIS, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, and change management. • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system migration, testing, and user adoption. • Develop, automate, and maintain HR dashboards and analytics that support strategic business decisions. • Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization to enhance HR and payroll efficiency. • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the payroll team, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely processing across multiple states. • Oversee payroll policies, controls, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as Department of Labor (DOL) wage and hour laws. • Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on payroll tax compliance, audits, and reporting. • Partner with Finance and external auditors on payroll-related reconciliations, filings, and compliance reviews. • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure system and procedural updates as required. • Design and deliver reports and dashboards to meet compliance, audit, and leadership needs. • Conduct regular audits of HRIS and payroll data to ensure integrity and accuracy. • Oversee tax filings and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and ACA compliance. • Ensure all documentation and recordkeeping meet internal and regulatory standards. • Partner with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and IT to ensure system alignment and data consistency. • Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to payroll staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. • Support HR and Finance leaders in data-driven strategic planning and decision-making.