Global Senior Manager, Payroll Tax and Compliance
WM
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute a forward-looking payroll tax strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and the overall payroll operating model.
- Serve as a strategic partner to Payroll Operations, Accounting, HR, and Legal, contributing insights to executive-level discussions impacting payroll, tax, and workforce initiatives.
- Identify emerging payroll tax risks, legislative changes, and compliance trends; proactively assess impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives related to payroll transformations, system implementations, integrations, and process redesign.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll tax operations, ensuring accurate and timely calculation, withholding, filing, and remittance of all payroll taxes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable international payroll tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Provide subject matter expertise on complex taxable transactions, including equity compensation (e.g., RSUs, stock options), supplemental wages, fringe benefits, and multi-state taxation.
- Manage the year-end payroll tax process, including W-2/W-2c reporting, reconciliations, and coordination with internal and external auditors.
- Oversee payroll tax audits, notices, and inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with regulatory agencies.
- Establish and maintain strong payroll tax governance, internal controls, and documented procedures to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Define and monitor payroll tax key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.
- Lead root cause analysis for payroll tax issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure payroll tax policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated to stakeholders
- Act as the payroll tax lead for payroll and tax systems, including Oracle HCM, ADP Smart Compliance, and related tools.
- Partner with Payroll Operations, Integrations, and Reporting teams to ensure accurate data inputs, system configuration, and reporting integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and optimization of payroll tax processes.
- Leverage data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to improve compliance and efficiency.
- Lead, develop, and mentor payroll tax team members, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, payroll vendors, and third-party service providers.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll tax matters, providing clear guidance and resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration or similar area of study,
- 8 years previous experience.
- 3 years of people leadership experience
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience, in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration or similar area of study (preferred)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll tax strategypayroll tax operationscompliancedata analyticsroot cause analysisprocess redesignkey performance indicatorstaxable transactionsmulti-state taxationautomation
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic partnershipcommunicationmentoringrelationship buildingproblem solvingaccountabilitycontinuous improvementinfluencingcollaboration
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Protection Professional (CPP)