Payroll Systems – Tax Director
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About the Role
We are looking for a committed Payroll Systems – Tax Director to oversee payroll activities for our expanding operations throughout more than 15 US states. This position is essential for evolving our payroll processes from manual, reactive tasks into an automated, scalable, and audit-compliant framework. You will report to the VP of Human Resources and act as the primary link between our Philippine staff and our US-based Finance, HR, and Operations executives, guaranteeing that payroll remains accurate, efficient, and compliant. You will be instrumental in expanding our team and enhancing our systems and reporting functions to support our evolving, mission-driven organization.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in US multi-state payroll, with at least 3 years in a management role focused on building or scaling teams in the Philippines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant discipline.
- Comprehensive knowledge of US multi-state tax compliance, including FICA, SUTA, FUTA, W-2/W-3 administration, and managing state nexus.
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros, and the ability to model large datasets.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Availability to work a fixed schedule from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM Philippine Standard Time.
- Familiarity with enterprise payroll systems like UKG/Kronos or ADP Workforce Now is highly desirable.
- Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential is preferred.
- Experience handling 401(k) reporting is considered an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, mentor, and grow a payroll team located in the Philippines through recruitment and professional development.
- Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for all active states while serving as the top point of escalation for complex technical and tax-related matters.
- Direct state-level withholding, filing, and reconciliation processes.
- Serve as the internal authority on payroll software to maintain system accuracy and efficiency.
- Handle registrations for state tax IDs and manage resolutions for federal or state tax inquiries and garnishments.
- Provide detailed payroll and compliance reports to executive leadership.
- Coordinate end-of-year reconciliations.
- Lead the migration toward automated and scalable payroll infrastructure.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work 100% remotely from any location in the Philippines.
- Competitive night shift differential provided for the 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM working hours.
- Comprehensive health insurance plan with coverage options for dependents.
- 15 days of accrued paid time off.
- Coverage of Philippine public holidays.
- Stable, full-time employment with a US organization offering clear opportunities for career growth as the business expands.
Note: This listing is summarized and paraphrased by WorkNow from a publicly posted role. For the original wording and full details, please refer to the employer's official posting.
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