Athene

Associate Director, Payroll - Total Rewards

New York, New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$215kDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Position Overview ABOUT APOLLO Apollo is a global, high-growth alternative asset manager with approximately $938 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025.
We operate with a Principal Mindset-holding ourselves to high standards of accountability, rigor, and long-term value creation.
Apollo is seeking an Associate Director, Payroll to join the Human Capital - Total Rewards team.

Oversee end-to-end administration of multiple semi-monthly U.S. payrolls and support global payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity
Own payroll governance framework, including reconciliations, controls, documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
Design and implement scalable process improvements, strengthening controls while reducing manual intervention
Proven ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including large data set analysis and reconciliation

ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
160,000 - 215,000 Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only.
If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.
T he base salary range for this position is listed above.

Through Athene, our retirement services business, we provide innovative retirement savings products and solutions that help deliver financial security to millions of individuals globally.
Review and approve payroll calculations, equity transactions, off-cycle payments, tax withholdings, and complex compensation items
Partner with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Compensation, Benefits, Finance, Tax, and external vendors to ensure seamless system integration and data accuracy
Lead payroll-related month-end and year-end processes, including W-2, W-2c, taxable fringe benefits, 401(k) compliance support, and audit coordination

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