Payroll Manager

Purpose and Objective

The Payroll Manager at AMIRI is responsible for executing day-to-day payroll operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across the organization. This role supports payroll process execution, system maintenance, and compliance for both corporate and retail employee populations. This role works closely with HR and Finance to coordinate compensation, benefits, tax reporting, and labor law adherence at local, state, and federal levels.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Process end-to-end payroll for all U.S. employees, including hourly, salaried, full-time, and part-time staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Maintain payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and functionality of platforms.
• Collaborate with HRBPs on employee compensation, benefits deductions, PTO, and onboarding/offboarding impact to payroll.
• Manage payroll schedules, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timeliness and data accuracy.
• Support payroll audits, quarterly filings, and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and government submissions.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for payroll best practices and assist with internal training and education.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of employee data in all payroll operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements

• 4–7 years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax law, and labor compliance.
• Proficiency in payroll software platforms (Paylocity, ADP, Paycom, or similar); experience with HRIS integration is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience supporting both retail and corporate populations is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field; CPP certification is a plus.