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Career TEAM

Director of US Payroll and Tax Compliance

Career TEAM

. Supervise and mentor junior payroll staff .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with SUTA, FUTA, and FICA regulations. Proficient in payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel functionalities to streamline processes and provide detailed reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Multi-State Payroll ManagementADP Workforce Now ExpertiseAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCPP CertificationSUTA/FUTA/FICA Compliance

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Hard Skills
Payroll ManagementTax ComplianceExcel Pivot TablesExcel V-LookupsExcel MacrosPayroll ReportingTax ID RegistrationW-2/W-3 ReconciliationAutomated Payroll ProcessesC-Suite Reporting
Soft Skills
Flawless English CommunicationMentoringProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
ADP Workforce NowKronosUKG
Certifications & Qualifications
CPP Certification
Industry Keywords
Payroll LifecycleSUTAFUTAFICATax NoticesGarnishmentsBackground CheckAccountingFinanceCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Supervise and mentor junior payroll staff
  • 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
  • Lead registration of new state tax IDs
  • Manage SUTA/FUTA/FICA compliance across the US footprint
  • Lead responses to federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end W-2/W-3 reconciliations
  • Provide C-suite reports on audits, 401k, and trends
  • Transition payroll 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 Workforce Now and Kronos/UKG
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and Macros
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPP certification is a 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 offering advancement opportunities
  • Paid holidays
  • 15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis