Manager, Payroll and Operations

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave and PTO

Job summary

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Payroll and Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across the US and Canada, with oversight of EU and India.

This hybrid role requires three days per week in Princeton, NJ, partnering with HR and Finance to support compensation, benefits, and payroll systems. The role drives continuous improvement of payroll policies and processes, ensuring governance, data integrity, and effective controls in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in payroll/HR operations or related field with leadership responsibility.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g. ADP WorkforceNow, Deel) and HRIS (e.g. Oracle Fusion HCM).
• Deep understanding of multi-state tax compliance audits and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end oversight of US and Canada payroll operations with oversight of EU and India.
• Establish and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee payroll calculation, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Lead payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and inquiries.
• Support compensation actions, benefits, equity programs, and employment changes impacting payroll.
• Manage vendor relationships and payroll system enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

Deel

Oracle Fusion HCM

Job description

Welcome to ANI Pharmaceuticals, where we are dedicated to improving and enhancing patients' lives through the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

With a diverse portfolio of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, ANI is a trusted partner for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients alike. We understand the importance of accessibility, and our products are available across a wide range of therapeutic areas, contributing to the well-being of communities globally.

At ANI Pharmaceuticals, there are opportunities to contribute to our purpose every day. We value authenticity, knowledge, and hard work, we strive to celebrate our employees in a positive environment. Our culture empowers everyone to be successful and apply our full potential.

About the Role

The Manager, Payroll and Operations is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll across the organization for the US and Canada with oversight of payroll in EU and India. This position provides end-to-end oversight of payroll operations, ensuring strong controls, regulatory compliance, and effective governance across payroll processes. The position partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to support compensation, benefits, equity programs, and employment changes impacting payroll. In addition, the role drives continuous improvement of payroll policies, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and employee experience. The role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on payroll-related matters across the organization and partners with Europe and India counterparts.

This hybrid position is three days per week in Princeton, NJ.

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Provide end-to-end oversight of payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across all US and Canada employee populations, with oversight of EU and India's payroll processes
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls related to payroll processing and timekeeping
• Oversee all aspects of payroll calculation and execution, including earnings, deductions, labor distribution, overtime, paid time off accruals, and withholding elections
• Manage two site-based payroll team members in a dotted line capacity
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, reporting requirements, and employer contribution obligations
• Lead payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and responses to tax authority inquiries
• Maintain a strong control environment to support SOX compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity Financial Accuracy, Reporting & Controls
• Ensure accurate payroll reporting, reconciliations, and analysis to support Finance, HR, and external reporting needs
• Partner with Finance on payroll funding, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Oversee resolution of complex payroll issues and discrepancies, serving as an escalation point for critical matters
• Ensure accurate maintenance of payroll data within HRIS and payroll systems Programs, Systems & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner closely with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and Legal to support compensation actions, benefit deductions, equity programs, and employment changes affecting payroll
• Lead payroll vendor relationships and support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and process optimization initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience
• Proactively ensure payroll processes are aligned with Oracle and systems capabilities.

Oversight & Operational Governance

• Provide operational oversight of payroll resources to ensure service levels, deadlines, and compliance standards are consistently met
• Develop standards, controls, and documentation to support sustainable payroll operations and risk mitigation
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop others either directly or in a dotted line capacity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, capable of supporting multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data visualization tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• High integrity, professional judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated, and dynamic environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience (or equivalent education substitution) in payroll/HR operations or related field within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences company, with leadership responsibility
• Experience working with payroll (e.g. ADP WorkforceNow, Deel, etc.) and HRIS (e.g. Oracle Fusion HCM, etc.) systems, data analytics tools
• Deep understanding of multi-state tax compliance audits (SOX, 401k, etc.), and process ownership

The base salary range for this position is$125,000-150,000; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge.In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a competitive short term and long-term incentive program based on performance and company results.

ANI Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.