Manager, Payroll and Operations

ANI Pharmaceuticals•Princeton, NJ

16h

About The Position

The Manager, Payroll and Operations is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll across the organization for the US and Canada with oversight of payroll in EU and India. This role provides end-to-end oversight of payroll operations, ensuring strong controls, regulatory compliance, and effective governance across payroll processes. The position partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to support compensation, benefits, equity programs, and employment changes impacting payroll. In addition, the role drives continuous improvement of payroll policies, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and employee experience. The role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on payroll-related matters across the organization and partners with Europe and India counterparts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, etc.)
8+ years of experience (or equivalent education substitution) in payroll/HR operations or related field within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences company, with leadership responsibility
Experience working with payroll (e.g. ADP WorkforceNow, Deel, etc.) and HRIS (e.g. Oracle Fusion HCM, etc.) systems, data analytics tools
Deep understanding of multi-state tax compliance audits (SOX, 401k, etc.), and process ownership
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop others either directly or in a dotted line capacity.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong project management and organizational abilities, capable of supporting multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data visualization tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
High integrity, professional judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated, and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end oversight of payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across all US and Canada employee populations, with oversight of EU and India’s payroll processes
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls related to payroll processing and timekeeping
Oversee all aspects of payroll calculation and execution, including earnings, deductions, labor distribution, overtime, paid time off accruals, and withholding elections
Manage two site-based payroll team members in a dotted line capacity
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, reporting requirements, and employer contribution obligations
Lead payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and responses to tax authority inquiries
Maintain a strong control environment to support SOX compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity
Ensure accurate payroll reporting, reconciliations, and analysis to support Finance, HR, and external reporting needs
Partner with Finance on payroll funding, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
Oversee resolution of complex payroll issues and discrepancies, serving as an escalation point for critical matters
Ensure accurate maintenance of payroll data within HRIS and payroll systems
Partner closely with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and Legal to support compensation actions, benefit deductions, equity programs, and employment changes affecting payroll
Lead payroll vendor relationships and support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and process optimization initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience
Proactively ensure payroll processes are aligned with Oracle and systems capabilities.
Provide operational oversight of payroll resources to ensure service levels, deadlines, and compliance standards are consistently met
Develop standards, controls, and documentation to support sustainable payroll operations and risk mitigation
Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and leadership