Payroll Manager

American Tower

. Own end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, including payroll calendar management, pre-payroll validation, payroll approval, post-payroll reconciliation, and timely resolution of payroll issues . Oversee compliance with

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll operations, compliance, and vendor management, with a strong focus on process improvement and team leadership. Proficient in payroll systems and analytics to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

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U.S. Payroll Operations ManagementCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)ADP Vantage ExperienceMulti-State Payroll ComplianceLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Payroll Calendar ManagementPayroll ApprovalPost-Payroll ReconciliationVariance AnalysisPayroll AuditsGeneral Ledger ReconciliationPayroll Tax ComplianceData AnalysisProcess ImprovementPayroll Recordkeeping

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingRelationship BuildingConfidentialityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ADP ReportingADP Data BridgeOracle FusionHRIS PlatformsPayroll Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceWage and Hour ComplianceGarnishmentsUnemploymentTax ReciprocityYear-End Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, including payroll calendar management, pre-payroll validation, payroll approval, post-payroll reconciliation, and timely resolution of payroll issues
Oversee compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements
Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, sensitive employee pay issues, off-cycle payments, adjustments, overpayments, and payroll corrections
Strengthen payroll controls through routine audits, variance analysis, reconciliation reviews, approval workflows, documentation, and support for internal and external audit requests
Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll-related general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, funding, reporting, and issue resolution
Manage payroll vendor relationships, including ADP and payroll tax service providers
Lead payroll system enhancement initiatives, testing, integrations, reporting improvements, and automation opportunities
Monitor payroll metrics, trends, recurring issues, and root causes to drive process improvements and reduce operational risk
Assist with entry of payroll transactions into the payroll system as necessary
Assist with preparing data for U.S. expatriate tax returns
Provide day-to-day leadership to the U.S. payroll team, including workload prioritization, coaching, mentoring, cross-training, goal setting, and performance feedback
Ensure payroll procedures, controls, calendars, and process documentation are current, accurate, and consistently followed
Work cross-functionally with regional HR, Benefits, Compensation, Accounting, and Internal Audit
Create a strong collaborative team environment
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including experience leading or supervising payroll staff
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
Experience with ADP Vantage, ADP Reporting, ADP Data Bridge, Oracle Fusion, time and attendance, or similar payroll/HRIS platforms
Strong knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll, payroll tax, wage and hour compliance, garnishments, unemployment, tax reciprocity, year-end processing, and payroll recordkeeping
Experience supporting payroll audits, internal controls, reconciliations, and payroll-related compliance reviews
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, motivate, and hold a team accountable for accurate and timely payroll delivery
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review payroll data, identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and recommend process improvements
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, urgency, and sound judgment
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, vendors, and all levels of management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Annual equity award
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness