Hiring: VP, Payroll & HRIS Strategy Company: Covenant House International Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:41:18 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Project Management About the job Experience: •15 years of progressive experience in payroll, HRIS, human capital management, or related fields, including leadership experience Required Skills: •The Vice President, Payroll & HRIS Strategy is responsible for leading and advancing payroll and HRIS strategy across the Covenant House federation, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and effective system utilization in a multi-platform environment. •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 Qualifications: •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 •Demonstrated capacity 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 •In-depth knowledge 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 •Demonstrated capacity to build trust and credibility with stakeholders across a distributed, global organization Compensation: •$130,000 - $150,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!