Senior Payroll Manager, Multi-State Compliance & Automation

Amiri; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMIRI seeks a Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll operations for US employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining strict data confidentiality.

In collaboration with HR and Finance, you will manage payroll systems, audits, year-end reporting, and process improvements across corporate and retail populations in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax law, and labor compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR; CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for all U.S. employees across corporate and retail.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax rules.
• Maintain payroll systems and vendor relationships with accuracy.
• Collaborate with HRBPs on compensation, benefits deductions, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Manage payroll calendars, schedules, and deadlines for timeliness.
• Support audits, yearly filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s).
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to reduce risk.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll software

Payroll compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPP certification (plus)

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

Paycom

Job description

Purpose and Objective

The Payroll Manager at AMIRI is responsible for executing day-to-day payroll operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across the organization. This role supports payroll process execution, system maintenance, and compliance for both corporate and retail employee populations. This role works closely with HR and Finance to coordinate compensation, benefits, tax reporting, and labor law adherence at local, state, and federal levels.

Process end-to-end payroll for all U.S. employees, including hourly, salaried, full-time, and part-time staff.

Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

Maintain payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and functionality of platforms.

Collaborate with HRBPs on employee compensation, benefits deductions, PTO, and onboarding/offboarding impact to payroll.

Manage payroll schedules, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timeliness and data accuracy.

Support payroll audits, quarterly filings, and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and government submissions.

Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Serve as a knowledgeable resource for payroll best practices and assist with internal training and education.

Maintain strict confidentiality and security of employee data in all payroll operations.

4–7 years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.

Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax law, and labor compliance.

Proficiency in payroll software platforms (Paylocity, ADP, Paycom, or similar); experience with HRIS integration is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Experience supporting both retail and corporate populations is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field; CPP certification is a plus.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2014, AMIRI is a global luxury house based in Los Angeles. The brand's intrinsic California spirit is deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity, with collections influenced by Hollywood and infused with West Coast music culture.

The brand's trajectory has followed a clear global strategy, with biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week and a growing international presence through an expanding network of flagship destinations.

AMIRI's culture and contemporary vision prioritize quality, creativity, and innovation across every facet of the business. Founder and Creative Director Mike AMIRI continues to safeguard and shape the artistic vision of the brand and design studio.

As the brand's presence expands globally and continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is seeking visionary individuals with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to join our team.