Head of Global Payroll, US Tax Compliance

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. Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team, including hiring, structuring, and coaching .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US multi-state payroll management, including tax compliance and reporting, while effectively leading and developing a payroll team. Proficient in leveraging payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now to optimize operations and ensure compliance across various jurisdictions.

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US Multi-State Payroll ExperiencePeople LeadershipUS Multi-State Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyADP Workforce Now Expertise

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Hard Skills

US Multi-State Payroll ManagementTax CompliancePayroll ReportingExcel Pivot TablesVLOOKUPsMacrosPower QueryW-2/W-3 ProcessingGarnishments Management401(k) Reporting

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowKronosUKG

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

SUTAFUTAFICAState Nexus ManagementPayroll LifecycleCompliance ObligationsAudit-Ready Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team, including hiring, structuring, and coaching
Manage the full payroll lifecycle across 15+ US states and serve as the final escalation point for complex tax and systems issues
Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation across all state jurisdictions, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus management
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for ADP Workforce Now or an equivalent platform, ensuring system integrity, integration, and continuous optimization
Manage registration of new state tax IDs and oversee compliance obligations across the growing US footprint
Lead responses to federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end reconciliations, including W-2/W-3 processing
Deliver accurate, timely payroll and compliance reporting to the C-suite, including 401(k) contributions, audit status, and trend analysis
Drive the shift from manual, reactive payroll processing to automated, scalable, and audit-ready operations
Report directly to the VP of Human Resources and collaborate with US-based Finance, HR, and Operations leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, with 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, and large-dataset modeling
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Comfort and commitment working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Kronos/UKG, or comparable enterprise payroll platforms (preferred)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (preferred)
Experience managing 401(k) reporting, garnishments, and multi-entity payroll environments (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote; work from anywhere in the Philippines
Competitive Night Shift Differential
Premium health insurance with options to add dependents
15 accrued PTO days + Philippine public holidays
Clear path for advancement within a scaling US organization
Full-time employment with a US-based company operating across 15+ states