Payroll Director directs all aspects of payroll processing operations. Establishes and oversees payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting and internal financial requirements. Being a Payroll Director designs short-term and long-term strategies to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies in payroll processing and delivery operations. Keeps stakeholders informed about the status of payroll laws and regulations and develops implementation plans for required changes to operations. Additionally, Payroll Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Payroll Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Payroll Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Deputy Program Integrity Director is a policy, people and operational leader within the Program Integrity Unit of MassHealth. The Program Integrity Unit is a highly strategic function within MassHealth that sets the standard for financial stewardship. Program Integrity leads and coordinates efforts related to ensuring Commonwealth resources are utilized appropriately in support of MassHealth members. The team is led by the Director of Program Integrity, who reports to the Deputy Medicaid Director, and consists of 10 internal staff members and dozens of contractors ($50M in annual contract value). MassHealth currently works in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment, with headquarters located in downtown Boston.
Under the general direction of the Director of Program Integrity, the Deputy Program Integrity Director is responsible for leading MassHealth’s efforts to control fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) across the agency’s programs. The Deputy Director has two primary responsibilities: 1) ensuring that Managed Care Organizations who contract with MassHealth are appropriately utilizing state funds, and 2) enabling the operational effectiveness of Program Integrity across all its sub-teams. This role is analytical, highly strategic, and cross-functional in nature. The role would be a great fit for individuals looking for leadership and management opportunities that balances accountability towards objective metrics and delivering on overall functional success.
The Deputy Director will focus on the identification, development and implementation of innovative program integrity solutions to achieve the agency’s dual priorities of maintaining high-quality member care and controlling spending growth. This includes new approaches to mitigating FWA in managed care, with a strong focus on using data more effectively to drive performance and millions of dollars in savings for the Commonwealth. This position will focus on predicting, detecting, preventing, and deterring inappropriate payments to healthcare providers. The Deputy Director is ultimately accountable for executing successful projects that have meaningful impact on MassHealth members’ lives and/or generate material savings to the Commonwealth.
The Deputy Director position involves multidimensional engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including MassHealth members, advocates, providers and payers, as well as other state and federal entities such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, State Auditor’s Office, and Office of Inspector General. The position requires a combination of skills in policy, operations, strategy, business/program areas, analytics and technical expertise. The Deputy Director’s responsibilities will intersect with a cross-functional team including representatives from MassHealth program, policy, legal, and IT units to develop work plans, conduct analysis, and propose solutions to the MassHealth executive team. It would also involve collaboration to develop of contractual enhancements, regulation and policy changes, and new operational processes to address issues identified.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
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About MASSHEALTH:
To improve the health outcomes of our diverse members and their families by providing access to integrated health care services that promote sustainable & equitable health, well-being, independence and quality of life.
For more information about our agency and programs please visit: www.mass.gov/masshealth
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal and tax and background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
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