Payroll Manager, US

American Tower; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tower is seeking a Payroll Manager for the U.S. region based in Boston, MA. This role leads day-to-day U.S. payroll operations, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.

The Payroll Manager partners with HR, Benefits, Finance, Legal and external vendors, drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls, and supports system enhancements to scale payroll practices with the business.

Job description

The Team

The Payroll Manager, US is responsible for leading U.S. payroll operations and ensuring employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of the U.S. payroll cycle, payroll controls, reconciliations, tax funding coordination, year-end activities, and payroll-related reporting. The Payroll Manager serves as a key leader within the Payroll function, providing direction and development to the U.S. payroll team while partnering closely with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, and external payroll/tax vendors. This role is also responsible for identifying process improvements, strengthening controls, supporting system enhancements, and ensuring payroll practices remain scalable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.