TN Visa Payroll Manager Jobs
Payroll Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's accountant category, making this one of the more accessible paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals with payroll, tax compliance, and HRIS experience. For Canadians, the employer prepares a support letter that you present at the U.S. border; for Mexicans, the employer's letter supports your application at a U.S. consulate. Understanding this streamlined process saves time on both sides.
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy of the crew payroll function. This role will lead the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement as it relates to crew pay. Establish and drive process excellence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret the Collective Bargaining Agreement, payroll policies, and procedures to ensure employees and crew members are paid accurately.
- Audit payroll data for compliance, accuracy, and proper authorization.
- Perform pre-payroll audits for General Employee, Puerto Rico, and Crew payrolls before payroll is processed.
- Review payroll registers for General Employee and Puerto Rico payrolls, including hours, pay rates, overtime, bonuses, deductions, leave, new hires, terminations, adjustments, and unusual variances.
- Conduct detailed biweekly Crew Payroll audits by reviewing flight activity, pay codes, premiums, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
- Identify payroll discrepancies, ensure corrections are completed before processing, and document outstanding issues and resolutions.
- Review crew payroll source data and supporting records, including applicable flight activity, schedules, pay codes, rates, premiums, training activity, overrides, adjustments, and other compensation elements used to calculate pilot payroll.
- Maintain payroll audit checklists, internal controls, audit procedures, and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle.
- Perform payroll variance and trend analysis to identify recurring errors, high-risk transactions, and control weaknesses.
- Track payroll errors, determine root causes, and recommend process improvements to reduce future discrepancies.
- Review prior audit findings to confirm previously identified issues have been resolved.
- Develop and maintain Payroll Audit SOPs and cross-train team members to ensure adequate backup coverage.
- Communicate significant payroll risks, audit findings, and unresolved issues to Payroll Management and appropriate business partners.
- Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, Crew Planning, Crew Training, and Operations to improve payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Provide payroll audit metrics and reporting to support management decision-making and continuous process improvement.
- Perform targeted audits based on identified payroll risks, including high-dollar payments, manual adjustments, retroactive transactions, rate changes, overtime, premium pay, and other payroll components with elevated risk.
- Perform root-cause analysis of payroll errors and work with Payroll, HR, Crew Planning, Crew Training, Operations, Finance, and other applicable departments to implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/MEASUREMENTS:
- Payroll audits for Crew, General Employees, and Puerto Rico are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Payroll registers are reviewed before processing, with discrepancies identified, corrected, documented, and escalated as needed.
- Payroll audits, reporting, and controls are completed in accordance with company procedures, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and applicable regulations.
- Audit documentation, checklists, and supporting records are maintained for each payroll cycle.
- Payroll errors and trends are tracked, analyzed, and addressed through corrective actions and process improvements.
- Significant risks, findings, and control issues are clearly communicated to Payroll Management and appropriate business partners.
- Strong working relationships are maintained with Payroll, HR, Finance, Operations, Crew departments, and Pilots.
- The role is viewed as a trusted payroll audit and compliance resource and contributes to improved payroll accuracy, stronger controls, and reduced corrections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field. Accounting, Finance, data analytics or business majors preferred
- 3-5 years of experience working in a complex environment utilizing analytical capabilities
- 3-5 years of payroll experience
- Strong analytical, research and technical skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Detail oriented and able to handle numerous assignments
- 3-5 years of experience working with ADP Workforce Now
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees and management
- Ability to learn customized systems (AIMS)
- Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of office procedures and processes
- Working knowledge of computer programs – particularly MS Excel – Word – PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Familiarity with payroll systems is a plus
- Bilingual – Spanish and English highly preferred
- Internal controls and audit experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job requires no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.
TRAVEL:
May be required to travel domestically or internationally on occasion.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The employee must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, be able to effectively present information, respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, and the general public, and proficiently write reports and business correspondence.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally for office supplies and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT:
Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to ADAapps@amerijet.com
LEGAL NOTICES TO ALL APPLICANTS:
EEO is the Law
Employee Rights Under The Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-verify Participation
DOJ Right to Work
Florida Law Prohibits Discrimination
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Manager
Verify your credentials match accountant classification
TN visa Payroll Manager approval depends on being classified under the accountant category, which requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A degree in business administration alone may draw scrutiny at the port of entry.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Employers with recent visa filings for accounting or finance roles are already familiar with sponsoring international workers. Identifying companies experienced with work visa sponsorship increases your chances of finding roles where TN eligibility may apply, since these employers understand the documentation and support letter process required for TN candidates.
Clarify HRIS platform experience in your resume
U.S. payroll employers screening for TN candidates often need assurance your skills transfer directly. Listing specific platforms like ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or Ceridian Dayforce signals you can contribute from day one without system ramp-up.
Ask employers about visa support letter timing before accepting offers
Your prospective employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and job duties—this is a key step in the TN process. Confirm whether your employer has sponsored work visas before, as experienced sponsors typically move faster through the process, which can affect your actual start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find Payroll Manager roles with sponsorship
Search for Payroll Manager positions filtered by TN visa eligibility on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with recent visa filings, showing you companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship. This helps you prioritize outreach to organizations likely prepared to support your TN application.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter for Mexican professionals
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate often benefit from a credential evaluation confirming their licenciatura or relevant degree meets U.S. bachelor's-level equivalency. CBP officers and consular staff want documentation that resolves degree comparability questions upfront.
Payroll Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Payroll Manager positions can qualify under the TN accountant category, provided the role requires and you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles that blend payroll with broader HR administration may face additional scrutiny if the accountant classification isn't clearly supported by the job duties and your credential.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Payroll Managers compare to H-1B?
TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Payroll Managers than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery for Canadians, and the process can be completed at a port of entry in a single day for Canadian citizens. H-1B requires USCIS filing, a registration lottery, and months of processing. Mexican professionals face a separate TN allocation but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does a Payroll Manager need to present for TN admission?
You'll need a support letter from your U.S. employer describing the job duties, the TN classification being requested, your intended start date, and your compensation. You also need your degree transcripts or a diploma confirming your accounting or finance credential. Canadian citizens present these directly to CBP at the border. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate.
Where can I find Payroll Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles that may qualify for TN status. You can filter Payroll Manager listings by TN eligibility and identify employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending time on companies without experience sponsoring work visas. Since TN sponsorship involves a straightforward support letter process rather than government filings, working with an employer experienced in visa sponsorship generally makes the process smoother.
Can a Payroll Manager on TN status change employers without losing status?
Yes, but you'll need a new TN authorization for each employer. TN status is employer-specific, so when you change jobs, your new employer must provide a fresh support letter and you must obtain new TN approval, either at a port of entry or through a USCIS change of status filing. Your prior TN does not transfer to the new employer.