U.S. Payroll Manager

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At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke‑free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. If you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

The U.S. Payroll Manager will lead, oversee, and be responsible for transforming end‑to‑end payroll and time management operations for all U.S. employees, ensuring a single processing standard, accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role requires deep expertise in ADP platforms (ADP COS Model, ADP EV6, ADP Workforce Manager) and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The Manager will partner with internal stakeholders and ADP to optimize payroll and time management processes that drive continuous improvement.

• Manage and execute U.S. payroll cycles, including off‑cycle and year‑end processing.
• Manage and execute U.S. time management processes utilizing ADP Workforce Manager.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including filings and audits.
• Ensure compliance with PMI payroll standards, including internal controls, internal audits, payroll reconciliation, and annual SOC’s audits.
• Develop and maintain one set of PMI US payroll and time management procedures aligned with company standards.
• Collaborate with ADP Client Success and Service teams to resolve issues and implement technology enhancements, including AI tools.
• Lead payroll‑related projects, including system upgrades, process automation, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to payroll team members, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of ADP payroll experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Hands‑on experience with ADP platforms (ADP COS Model, ADP EV6, ADP Workforce Manager, ADP Health & Welfare Service Engine, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with automation/technology solutions and processes in payroll.
• Proficiency in payroll compliance processes, reconciliations, audit, SOC’s, etc.
• Proficiency in payroll reporting and analytics; experience with ADP Data Cloud preferred.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Experience managing payroll in a manufacturing and multi‑state environment.
• Familiarity with Success Factors Employee Care HCM and payroll integrations.
• Experience with SAP and/or Dyn Fo general ledger systems.
• Familiarity with payroll technology and AI tools that improve efficiency and reduce processing time.

Annual Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• Hybrid Smart Work model promoting flexibility in the workplace.
• Freedom to define your future and ours. Empowering you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Endless opportunities to progress within a global business.
• Commitment to delivering a smoke‑free future for society.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.