Payroll Manager

Alto Pharmacy

US Payroll Manager at Fuze Health overseeing payroll processing across multiple states. Leading a team and ensuring compliance with US payroll regulations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, California, Idaho, Massachusetts, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,500 - $129,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US payroll management, including compliance with federal and state regulations, and proficiency in enterprise payroll systems like Workday Payroll. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving process improvements and maintaining SOX controls.

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US Payroll ExperienceTeam LeadershipUS Federal And State Payroll Tax LawWorkday Payroll CertificationSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll ManagementYear-End CompliancePayroll Tax RegulationsAdvanced Excel SkillsPower BIOff-Cycle Payroll ManagementTermination CalculationsPerformance ReviewsProcess Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Workday PayrollPayroll SystemsTax Filing SoftwareBenefits Administration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Workday Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

SOX ControlsPayroll MetricsCompliance AuditsW-2 ProductionLegislative Changes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coach and develop 3 Payroll Specialists; conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives, and lead performance reviews
Allocate entity and workload ownership across the team, balancing complexity and coverage risk
Build a positive team culture with clear accountability and defined career pathways
Serve as first-line escalation for all payroll queries, exceptions, and processing issues during US hours
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing cycles across all 5 US legal entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
Perform final review and sign-off on payroll runs before funding; act as hands-on processor for complex or high-risk entities
Manage off-cycle payroll runs, retroactive adjustments, and termination calculations
Own the payroll calendar and ensure all deadlines are met across entities
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across all jurisdictions
Maintain SOX controls documentation and support internal and external audits
Manage year-end processes including W-2 production, reconciliations, and tax filings
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting US payroll; implement required process updates
Own day-to-day relationships with payroll system vendor, tax filing agents, and benefit administrators
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams as the primary US payroll contact
Prepare and present payroll metrics, exception reports, and KPIs for the Global Payroll Director and senior stakeholders
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of US payroll experience, including multi-state and multi-entity environments
2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role with direct people management responsibility
Deep knowledge of US federal and state payroll tax law, wage and hour regulations, and year-end compliance
Hands-on experience with enterprise payroll systems (Workday Payroll)
Experience operating within SOX-controlled environments
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and Workday Payroll certification necessary
Advanced excel skills and Power BI preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

dental
vision
multiple group medical plans to choose from
401(k) retirement savings plan
group life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
commuter benefits
employer-paid short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
additional supplemental insurance plans (spouse life insurance, legal insurance, an employee assistance program, home health testing kits, and a fertility medication discount program)
flexible vacation time
accrued paid sick time
10 paid holidays
2 floating holidays for full time non-exempt employees
eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
additional paid weeks for the birthing parent
4 weeks paid caregiver leave
a Lifestyle Spending Account allowance each month