Director of Payroll Operations – US Experience

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. Supervise and mentor junior payroll staff, ensuring professional growth and accurate output .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesLead💰 ₱85,000 - ₱110,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations, and leveraging payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now for data integrity. Proven ability to mentor staff and shift payroll processes to automated solutions for efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-State Payroll ManagementADP Workforce Now ExpertiseAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA or CPP CertificationTax Compliance and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Payroll Lifecycle ManagementTax Withholding and FilingSUTA/FUTA/FICA ComplianceData Integrity ManagementPayroll Automation

Soft Skills

MentoringFlawless Communication

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowKronos/UKG

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACPP

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsTax NoticesW-2/W-3 ReconciliationC-Suite ReportingBackground Check Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and mentor junior payroll staff, ensuring professional growth and accurate output
Manage the end-to-end payroll lifecycle for 15+ states
Serve as the final escalation point for complex tax and system issues
Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation for 15+ states, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus
Serve as the subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now, ensuring system integration and data integrity
Lead registration of new state tax IDs and manage SUTA/FUTA/FICA compliance
Respond to federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end W-2/W-3 reconciliations
Provide C-suite reports on audits, 401k, and trends
Shift payroll operations from manual processes to automated, scalable operations
Perform other duties and projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience managing US payroll; multi-state experience is non-negotiable
High proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP WorkforceNow and Kronos/UKG
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and Macros
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CPP certification is a massive plus
Flawless English communication skills
Comfortable working 10:00 PM–7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central time zones
Successful completion of a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote: work from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the Philippines
Night Shift Premium: Competitive Night Shift Differential for graveyard hours
Premium HMO coverage with options to add dependents
Employment with a US-based organization that offers amazing options for advancement
Paid holidays
15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis