Sr Dir Payroll HR Technology And People Experience

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Shift 1

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Payroll, HR Technology, and People Experience is a strategic and forward-thinking leader responsible for advancing Kaleida Health’s workforce capabilities and elevating the employee experience. This role oversees three integrated Centers of Excellence (COEs): Payroll, HR Technology (HRIS & Data analytics), and People Experience. The Sr. Director will lead efforts to build a high-performing, technology-enabled, and people-centered culture aligned with Kaleida Health’s mission and strategic priorities.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can partner across HR, Finance, IT, clinical and operational leadership, unions, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and data-driven solutions that strengthen payroll performance, Infor HR implementation, and better employee experience across the enterprise.

Education And Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree or equivalent advanced credential preferred.

Experience

10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated expertise in at least two of the three focus areas: Payroll, HR Technology, or Employee Experience required. Experience managing teams and large-scale enterprise projects, including vendor partnerships and technology implementations. Proven experience leading transformational HR initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization; healthcare experience preferred. Strategic thinker with a strong systems mindset and ability to translate vision into executable strategies required. Deep expertise in payroll operations, compliance, and workforce pay practices required. Strong understanding of HRIS, payroll systems, and workforce management platforms (e.g., Infor, ADP, Kronos/WFM). High level of data literacy and analytical capability required. Ability to manage risk while driving innovation and continuous improvement required. Strong financial acumen and understanding of payroll’s impact on organizational performance required. Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and large-scale change required. Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder engagement skills required.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department : KH Payroll

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Scheduled Work Hours: 8 am - 4pm

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : N00 - Non Union KH

Requisition ID# : 17268

Grade : EX500

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 145,626.00 - $200,235.75

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  
  

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!