[Hiring] US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead @Career Team Enterprises

Role Description

Career Team is looking for a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (ADP WFN) 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

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

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.