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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Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
- Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
- Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).
For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.
Position Summary
Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst to support the Shared Services Payroll team. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll operational needs of the Workday, Workday Time Tracking, and TeamDynamix/Fresh Service environment including, but not limited to, user support, supporting ongoing enhancements, data changes, testing, reporting, and general platform and end-user support. Supports the Global payroll leadership with strategic planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
General Responsibilities
- Participate as a team member to achieve successful support and enhancements of Workday HR/Payroll and Finance, and Workday Time Tracking.
- Work with internal teams and with vendor consultants to properly support Workday and other payroll applications
- Support the day-to-day operational needs of the Global Payroll Workday environment
- Support Bi-Weekly payrolls:
- Perform the “Complete through post settlement”
- Run payroll reports
- Adhere and update the Payroll Runbook as needed
- Perform daily configuration support of Payroll modules in Workday
- Partner with HRIS to monitor the Payroll Workday functional ticketing queue and provide troubleshooting support for end user reported issues
- Develop and modify reports, analytics, metrics and dashboards for payroll management and functional Workday users
- Assist in testing Workday major releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities associated with a new release, and communicating appropriately to payroll management and end users
- Monitor and process as assigned the various integrations to outside systems that are in production.
- Payroll: Work with the various business units to prepare and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data entry
- Actively participate in Workday Community to identify any potential issues as well as identify any new solutions to existing issues
- Ensures all required Timekeeping tasks are being met at all Alterra locations daily/weekly/per pay cycle
- Ability to support a Fast-Paced Seasonal employee Ramp Up, and Ramp Down
- Ability to work and support a flex work schedule, to include weekends and seasonal holidays
- Works directly with the assigned Timekeepers located at multiple locations (U.S & Canada), providing support as needed
- Daily and Weekly: Monitor’s activity at the resorts ensuring employee’s time is accurately recorded and complete
- Daily and Weekly: Responsible for timekeeping for the Corporate-Denver employees. Ensures timely processing of all-time records at the assigned location
- Daily and Weekly: work with local timekeepers/managers to resolve errors (i.e., missed punches, meal break adjustments, correct job, schedule changes)
- Assist supervisors and employees with edits or questions regarding WDTT and determine if an issue needs to be escalated to the HRIS for further review
- Partners with local Timekeepers to provide training to new/ timekeeper replacements
- Assist the Payroll Specialist in researching and resolving any payroll issues/discrepancies pertaining to the general ledger caused by time entry
- Assist the Tax Analyst and provide information for internal and external audits when related to time entry
- Supports HRIS during system upgrades/enhancements
- Includes testing- if required
- Updating necessary SOP’s/checklists/reports
- Communicating any necessary changes to all Timekeepers
- Work independently with great team spirit
- Take full ownership of and accountability for assigned tasks and communicate status accurately to management and teams
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of payroll professional experience
- 2+ years of Workday/other payroll application Payroll end user support
- Payroll, HR implementation experience
- Experience working in multi-state, multi-entity payroll environment
- Full understanding of payroll withholding tax guidelines and requirements
- Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and processes
- Strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, testing, documentation, etc.
- Demonstrated competency in documenting solutions for both technical and functional audiences.
- Experience with testing, including definition and execution of test plans and scenarios.
- Proficient in the MS Office suite of products
- General knowledge of Finance General Ledger & Accounting Principals
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks in a complex and fast changing environment
- Self-motivated and directed with the ability to learn quickly
- Able to multi-task and concurrently manage multiple tasks
- Able to work independently
- Team oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to drive results
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information technology or similar field, or equivalent 5+ years’ experience
- Diploma or certificate in Payroll management, or equivalent experience. Diploma or certificate in information technology will also be considered.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in Workday, ADP Smart Compliance
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office; Excel, Word
- CPP Payroll
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Denver area base salary range: $58,000 - $81,000 per year.
Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.
Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
- Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
- Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).
For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.
Position Summary
Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst to support the Shared Services Payroll team. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll operational needs of the Workday, Workday Time Tracking, and TeamDynamix/Fresh Service environment including, but not limited to, user support, supporting ongoing enhancements, data changes, testing, reporting, and general platform and end-user support. Supports the Global payroll leadership with strategic planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
General Responsibilities
- Participate as a team member to achieve successful support and enhancements of Workday HR/Payroll and Finance, and Workday Time Tracking.
- Work with internal teams and with vendor consultants to properly support Workday and other payroll applications
- Support the day-to-day operational needs of the Global Payroll Workday environment
- Support Bi-Weekly payrolls:
- Perform the “Complete through post settlement”
- Run payroll reports
- Adhere and update the Payroll Runbook as needed
- Perform daily configuration support of Payroll modules in Workday
- Partner with HRIS to monitor the Payroll Workday functional ticketing queue and provide troubleshooting support for end user reported issues
- Develop and modify reports, analytics, metrics and dashboards for payroll management and functional Workday users
- Assist in testing Workday major releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities associated with a new release, and communicating appropriately to payroll management and end users
- Monitor and process as assigned the various integrations to outside systems that are in production.
- Payroll: Work with the various business units to prepare and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data entry
- Actively participate in Workday Community to identify any potential issues as well as identify any new solutions to existing issues
- Ensures all required Timekeeping tasks are being met at all Alterra locations daily/weekly/per pay cycle
- Ability to support a Fast-Paced Seasonal employee Ramp Up, and Ramp Down
- Ability to work and support a flex work schedule, to include weekends and seasonal holidays
- Works directly with the assigned Timekeepers located at multiple locations (U.S & Canada), providing support as needed
- Daily and Weekly: Monitor’s activity at the resorts ensuring employee’s time is accurately recorded and complete
- Daily and Weekly: Responsible for timekeeping for the Corporate-Denver employees. Ensures timely processing of all-time records at the assigned location
- Daily and Weekly: work with local timekeepers/managers to resolve errors (i.e., missed punches, meal break adjustments, correct job, schedule changes)
- Assist supervisors and employees with edits or questions regarding WDTT and determine if an issue needs to be escalated to the HRIS for further review
- Partners with local Timekeepers to provide training to new/ timekeeper replacements
- Assist the Payroll Specialist in researching and resolving any payroll issues/discrepancies pertaining to the general ledger caused by time entry
- Assist the Tax Analyst and provide information for internal and external audits when related to time entry
- Supports HRIS during system upgrades/enhancements
- Includes testing- if required
- Updating necessary SOP’s/checklists/reports
- Communicating any necessary changes to all Timekeepers
- Work independently with great team spirit
- Take full ownership of and accountability for assigned tasks and communicate status accurately to management and teams
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of payroll professional experience
- 2+ years of Workday/other payroll application Payroll end user support
- Payroll, HR implementation experience
- Experience working in multi-state, multi-entity payroll environment
- Full understanding of payroll withholding tax guidelines and requirements
- Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and processes
- Strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, testing, documentation, etc.
- Demonstrated competency in documenting solutions for both technical and functional audiences.
- Experience with testing, including definition and execution of test plans and scenarios.
- Proficient in the MS Office suite of products
- General knowledge of Finance General Ledger & Accounting Principals
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks in a complex and fast changing environment
- Self-motivated and directed with the ability to learn quickly
- Able to multi-task and concurrently manage multiple tasks
- Able to work independently
- Team oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to drive results
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information technology or similar field, or equivalent 5+ years’ experience
- Diploma or certificate in Payroll management, or equivalent experience. Diploma or certificate in information technology will also be considered.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in Workday, ADP Smart Compliance
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office; Excel, Word
- CPP Payroll
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Denver area base salary range: $58,000 - $81,000 per year.
Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.
Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
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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.