Senior Associate – US Payroll Tax Compliance

. Process payroll for approximately 50,000 US EY professionals .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeTaguig • PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, tax compliance, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on multi-state taxation and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in utilizing payroll systems and tools to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceADP GlobalView Payroll SystemMicrosoft ExcelPayroll Certification (CPP or FPC)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceMulti-State TaxationKPI ReportingPayroll Procedures Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

ADP GlobalView Payroll SystemADP SmartComplianceServiceNowPayroll Control Center

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPFPC

Industry Keywords

Payroll TaxHuman ResourcesCompensation ManagementOperational RequirementsYear-End Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll for approximately 50,000 US EY professionals
Execute the payroll tax vision established by leadership and perform day-to-day tax function tasks
Ensure payroll processing is ready for release and payroll is processed accurately according to EY standards
Confirm segregation of duties in business processes and reports enforcement throughout payroll teams
Follow, maintain, and update payroll process, work instruction, and tax documentation
Develop and maintain payroll procedures covering state, local, and federal taxation, year-end, company reporting, and operational requirements
Identify multi-state issues, employee and employer taxes, and other payroll tax issues; escalate as necessary
Maintain accountability for timely, high-quality completion of daily activities
Assist with resolving internal and external problems in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Suggest and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
Produce KPI and metrics reporting for payroll team processes and functions
Perform ad hoc requests and special projects
Participate in firm projects and initiatives
Resolve confidential and general payroll matters with minimal supervision
Prioritize assignments and leverage technology and resources to process payroll
Collaborate with the US Payroll team and other operational stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree is required; preference for Human Resources specialization
Coursework should include topics related to payroll systems and compensation management
Minimum of 2–4 years of progressive related Payroll Tax work experience
Demonstrated experience working with different stakeholders with competing needs
Experience working in international and diverse environments
Tax experience or a similar role in a similar-sized organization preferred; payroll experience in a similar-size organization preferred but not required
Payroll-specific knowledge and skills to act as a subject matter resource for the Payroll Tax process
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, ADP GlobalView Payroll System, ADP SmartCompliance, ServiceNow, Payroll Control Center, and related applications
Effective verbal and written communication
Payroll certification preferred, such as CPP or FPC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Time off, though these may be limited during specific times due to business demands