Switzerland Global Enterprise

Employment Tax Lead

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $92,900 - $154,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee the implementation and stabilization of payroll tax operations across North America, with a primary focus on United States
  • Manage operational logistics for a payroll tax function supporting 18,000+ employees across 30 company entities
  • Stabilize operations in a high-demand environment through decision making, risk-based prioritization, and streamlined execution
  • Oversee the implementation of employment tax compliance activities within People Operations
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment tax regulations through development and monitoring of audit controls in the payroll platform and will integrations
  • Manage and resolve employee inquiries with a high value on world class customer service
  • Manage and resolve inquiries from taxing authorities with a focus on timeliness and risk prioritization
  • Partner with internal tax, payroll, and compliance stakeholders to support employment tax audits and settlements, including preparation and timely decision-making in relation to audit discussions
  • Develop and implement best practices for the execution of employment tax compliance activities across the region
  • Provide operational guidance and support to payroll vendor teams, including training on appropriate pay input parameters
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, and other internal functions to ensure employment tax compliance is fully integrated into People Operations processes and initiatives
  • Design, implement, and track key metrics to monitor operational health and risk, proactively addressing leadership needs and providing visibility into compliance performance
  • Identify and drive continuous process improvements using LEAN methodology and other efficiency frameworks
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and quality to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and tax policy requirements

Requirements

  • At least 5+ years of experience in employment tax compliance
  • Significant prior professional work experience with demonstrated understanding employment tax processes, regulatory compliance and/or Operations/Service-oriented environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data
  • Fluent in English knowledge both verbal and written
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of employment tax regulations
  • Experience working United States and Canada employment tax (desired)
  • Proficiency in Executive Compensation payroll and tax reporting requirements (desired)
  • Supportive team player with a drive to create a positive work environment
  • Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
  • Passion for continuous process improvement and simplification
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve challenges
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business requirements and regulatory environments
  • Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all levels within the organization
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in HR systems (ex. Workday) and technologies
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)