Payroll Manager, US

Legora AB • New York, NY

22h

About The Position

We’re hiring a Payroll Manager to take ownership of U.S.-based, multi-state payroll operations for our growing organization. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution across the full employee lifecycle, while partnering closely with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and internal People teams.
This role sits at the intersection of payroll operations, compliance, and employee experience. The scope is hands-on and detail-oriented, with meaningful impact as the company continues to scale.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations
• Hands-on experience supporting payroll for organizations with 500+ employees
• Strong understanding of PEO models and functionality
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and compliance requirements
• Experience handling complex payroll reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
• Highly organized, with a strong attention to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
• Clear and effective communicator, able to support both employees and leadership

Nice To Haves

• experience with ExtensisHR is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle U.S. payroll processing across multiple states, including semi-monthly payroll for the entire employee population
• Manage payroll systems and processes to ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, variable compensation, reimbursements, and wage garnishments
• Partner with our PEO to establish payroll and compliance requirements as the company expands into new states
• Administer payroll-related benefits deductions and funding, including 401(k), HSA, FSA, and other benefit programs
• Coordinate closely with U.S. People Enablement on payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, open enrollment, and qualifying life events
• Respond to employee payroll and pay-related benefits inquiries with accuracy and discretion
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local payroll legislation (including FLSA and EEOC), ensuring ongoing compliance and advising leadership on required actions
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports, including wage registers, deductions, and quarterly and annual tax filings
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive employee payroll and compensation data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed