Head of Global Payroll, US Tax Compliance

Career TEAM

Head of payroll leading US multi-state tax compliance for Career Team, a workforce-development organization. Building the Philippines payroll team and scaling automated payroll operations.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US multi-state payroll management, including tax compliance and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing payroll platforms like ADP Workforce Now to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US Multi-State Payroll ExperiencePeople LeadershipUS Multi-State Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll Lifecycle ManagementTax Withholding and FilingW-2/W-3 ProcessingSUTA/FUTA ComplianceFICA ManagementLarge-Dataset ModelingPayroll ReportingGarnishment Management401(k) ReportingTax ID Registration

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowKronos/UKGExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceTax Nexus ManagementAudit-Ready OperationsPhilippines-Based Payroll TeamMulti-Entity Payroll Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

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
Own ADP Workforce Now or an equivalent payroll 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 transition from manual, reactive payroll processing to automated, scalable, 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, including 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, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, W-2/W-3, and state nexus
Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query, and large-dataset modeling
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including translating complex tax topics for US-based stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Comfort and commitment working 10:00 PM–7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central business hours
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
Successful completion of a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from anywhere in the Philippines
Competitive night shift differential for the 10:00 PM–7:00 AM PHST schedule
Premium HMO health insurance with options to add dependents
15 accrued PTO days plus Philippine public holidays
Clear path for advancement within a scaling US organization
Full-time employment with a US-based company operating across 15+ states