Payroll Manager, US

American Tower Global; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tower Global is seeking a Payroll Manager, US in Boston to lead the U.S. payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate tax funding, and oversee year-end tasks, reporting, and controls. You will mentor the US payroll team and partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to optimize processes and implement scalable improvements aligned with

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll operations in the US.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day US payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage payroll controls, reconciliations, and tax funding coordination.
• Oversee year-end activities and payroll-related reporting.
• Provide direction and development to the US payroll team.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, Legal and external vendors.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Support system enhancements to keep payroll scalable and compliant.

Skills

Leadership

US payroll compliance

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

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.