[Hiring] Director of Payroll Operations @Career Team Enterprises

Role Description

Career Team is looking for a Director of US Payroll and Compliance to join its team! This is a critical role responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all employees. You will not only be our technical subject matter expert for 15+ US state tax jurisdictions but also a people leader managing a dedicated payroll team. As a remote leader, you will be the bridge between our US operations and our global mission.

Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the junior payroll staff, ensuring their professional growth and the accuracy of their output.
• Workflow Oversight: Manage the end-to-end payroll lifecycle for 15+ states, acting as the final point of escalation for complex tax and system issues.
• Multi-State Tax Leadership: Mastermind the withholding, filing, and reconciliation for 15+ states, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus.
• System Optimization: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ADP Workforce Now, ensuring seamless system integration and data integrity.
• Tax Compliance: Lead the registration of new state tax IDs and manage SUTA/FUTA/FICA compliance across a growing US footprint.
• Compliance & Audit: Lead the response for all federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end (W-2/W-3) reconciliations.
• Strategic Reporting: Provide the C-suite with accurate and timely reports concerning audits, 401k, and trend reporting.
• Process Engineering: Shift the payroll function from manual "zagging" to automated, scalable excellence.
• Other Duties: Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset. Other duties and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• US Payroll Expert: Extensive experience managing US payroll (multi-state experience is non-negotiable).
• System Power User: High proficiency in payroll systems, such as ADP WorkforceNow, Kronos/Ukg, and Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Macros).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPP certification is a massive plus).
• Communication: Flawless English communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax issues to US-based staff.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central time zones.

Requirements

• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 PHP/month based on experience.

Benefits

• 100% Remote: Work from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the Philippines.
• Night Shift Premium: Competitive Night Shift Differential for graveyard hours. Expected work hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM PHST.
• Health First: Premium HMO coverage with options to add dependents.
• Stability: Employment with a US-based organization that offers amazing options for advancement.
• Generous Leave: Paid holidays and 15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis.