Payroll Manager

AgileGrid Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Corporation is seeking a Payroll Manager, Americas to lead payroll operations across the Americas with focus on accuracy, compliance, and process optimization. You will handle semi-monthly US and Canadian payrolls, complex pay scenarios, and audits while coordinating with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits and Technology teams.

The role requires 5–8 years of multi-jurisdictional payroll experience, strong Excel and Workday skills, and a solid understanding of AI-enabled payroll workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of progressive payroll experience across US multi-state, Canada and Latin America.
• Experience with CloudPay and ADP platforms; SOX/regulatory familiarity.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivots, and multi-currency reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for the Americas, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage semi-monthly US and Canadian payroll cycles; complex pay scenarios and audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal and Tech to optimize payroll and enable AI-driven automation.

Skills

Multi-state US payroll

Canadian payroll

Latin American payroll

Excel advanced

Workday payroll

CloudPay

ADP

AI in workflows

SOX/compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR or related field

Tools

Workday

CloudPay

ADP

Job description

About The Company

Moody's Corporation is a renowned global leader in ratings, research, and risk analysis, dedicated to providing essential insights that enable organizations to navigate the complexities of today's financial landscape. With a commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence, Moody's empowers clients worldwide to make informed decisions by decoding risk and unlocking opportunities. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that its teams are equipped to deliver impactful solutions. As the world evolves, Moody's remains at the forefront of technological advancements, integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics to enhance its services and uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethical responsibility.

About The Company

Moody's Corporation is a renowned global leader in ratings, research, and risk analysis, dedicated to providing essential insights that enable organizations to navigate the complexities of today's financial landscape. With a commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence, Moody's empowers clients worldwide to make informed decisions by decoding risk and unlocking opportunities. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that its teams are equipped to deliver impactful solutions. As the world evolves, Moody's remains at the forefront of technological advancements, integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics to enhance its services and uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethical responsibility.

About The Role

The Payroll Manager, Americas at Moody's Corporation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll across multiple jurisdictions within the Americas region. This position requires a highly detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in multi-state U.S. payroll, Canadian payroll, and Latin American payroll requirements. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end payroll operations, manage complex pay scenarios, and ensure adherence to statutory regulations and company policies. Additionally, this role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll processes through automation, leveraging innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, and supporting audit and compliance activities. The Payroll Manager will serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of payroll services in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience, including hands-on expertise with multi-state U.S. payroll, Canadian payroll, and familiarity with CloudPay and ADP platforms, is required. Experience operating within SOX-controlled or highly regulated environments is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and multi-currency reconciliation. Strong knowledge of U.S. multi-state tax rules, Canadian tax requirements, and Latin American payroll regulations is essential. Additionally, experience with Workday payroll modules, time tracking, and integration is highly desirable. A solid understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with practical experience in applying AI tools to streamline payroll workflows and improve operational efficiency, is also preferred. Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Manager, Americas will be responsible for overseeing the entire payroll process for Moody's employees across the Americas region, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. Key responsibilities include managing semi-monthly payroll cycles for U.S. and Canadian employees, processing complex pay scenarios such as retroactive pay, severance, and garden leave, and validating payroll inputs and outputs through rigorous audits prior to finalization. The role involves managing tax registrations for new jurisdictions, maintaining and reconciling state and local tax accounts, and ensuring proper taxation and administration of employee benefits, equity compensation, and other deductions.

Additional duties include investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and variances promptly and professionally. The manager will perform regular audits and reconciliations of payroll data, tax filings, and ledger interfaces. Identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements, leading implementation efforts, and supporting internal and external audits are also vital components of this role. The position requires proactive collaboration with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits, and Technology teams to uphold operational excellence and regulatory compliance while leveraging innovative technologies and AI solutions to enhance payroll processes.

Benefits

Moody's Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. This includes competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, parental leave, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions. Employees also have access to life, disability, and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, and participation in a discounted employee stock purchase plan. The company promotes work-life balance and provides additional perks such as flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and opportunities for career development. For U.S.-based roles, the anticipated base salary range is $94,500 to $137,100, commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with incentive compensation opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Moody's Corporation is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. For inquiries related to accommodations or the application process, please contact us via the designated channels.