Armis Payroll Manager 

United States, Texas, Dallas 

258647824

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the US, Canada and North America region. In this role, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, while ensuring compliance with regional tax and labor laws. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Legal, to support seamless payroll operations and maintain a high level of employee satisfaction.

What you will do:

1. Payroll Management:- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements in both regions, ensuring full compliance.
- Develop and implement efficient payroll policies, procedures, and systems to enhance accuracy, streamline operations, and minimize errors.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements for both regions.- Work with the Equity department to process, report, and provide pro-rata calculations as needed.
- Cross train and provide vacation coverage for the EMEA/APAC Payroll Manager when required.

2. Compliance and Reporting:
- Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation, tax laws, and employment regulations in the US, Canada, North America region, ensuring timely implementation of necessary adjustments.
- Prepare accurate payroll reports, including tax filings, social security contributions, and reports for local authorities.
- Coordinate with external vendors, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Analyze payroll data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
- Support other accounting and finance projects as required.

3. System Implementation and Optimization:
- Partner with IT and HR teams to implement and maintain payroll software, ensuring data integrity, security, and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and enhance payroll systems, reducing manual effort and increasing overall effectiveness.
- Provide recommendations on payroll best practices and leverage technology to optimize payroll processes.

4.Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with HR, Finance, Equity, and Legal departments to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters such as new hires, terminations, benefits administration, and compensation changes.

What we expect:

• 8 years experience within a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in payroll management including implementation of a new payroll system and a strong understanding of US and Canadian payroll regulations and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with TriNet or another Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is preferred
• Proficiency in payroll software along with advanced skills in MS Excel and other relevant tools
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a quick learner with a strong team-oriented mindset.

We know there is a lot to consider when applying for a new job, and quite often job descriptions provide a lot of detail for candidates… but here at Armis, we strongly encourage you to try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ We don’t expect you to meet each of the listed requirements perfectly to be considered for any of our roles.