Head of Global Payroll and US Tax Compliance

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Career TeamWorkforce Development
Work from anywhere in the Philippines, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHSTFull-TimeManager
SalaryCompetitive Night Shift Differential; 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST. We recognize this commitment and compensate accordingly.
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Job Details

Languages
English
Experience
8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role
Required Skills
Microsoft Excel

Requirements

  • 8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience.
  • At least 3 years in a people leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience building, structuring, or scaling a Philippines-based payroll team.
  • Deep expertise in US multi-state tax compliance (SUTA/FUTA, FICA, W-2/W-3, state nexus).
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query, large-dataset modeling).
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Commitment to working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Kronos/UKG, or comparable platforms (preferred).
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (preferred).
  • Experience managing 401(k) reporting, garnishments, and multi-entity environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team.
  • Manage the full payroll lifecycle across 15+ US states.
  • Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation across all state jurisdictions including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert for payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now.
  • Manage tax registration and oversee compliance obligations for a growing US footprint.
  • Lead responses to federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end reconciliations.
  • Deliver accurate payroll and compliance reporting to the C-suite.
  • Drive the transition from manual processing to automated, scalable, and audit-ready operations.
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Competitive Night Shift Differential; 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST. We recognize this commitment and compensate accordingly.
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