Payroll Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

• Operate as a subject matter expert of NAM & LATAM (Brazil & Mexico) payroll, equity and benefits, global mobility and reporting in compliance with payroll guidance
• First point of contact for all payroll tax issues, including agency notices, filing for tax ID’s, audit support, Employee support and W2 corrections
• Collaborate with payroll team to resolve employee inquiries/cases within the SLA timeframe
• Responsible for recording, monitoring, and resolving agency tax notices & tracers with 3rd party provider & government agencies, as well as validating of all agency responses
• Manage internal and external payroll tax audits
• Collaborate with global payroll operations team members to ensure timely and accurate payroll tax withholding and compliance
• Identify, quantity, record and monitor payroll tax risks and exposures for reporting purposes
• Researches and remains current with payroll tax compliance laws and regulations and communicates the impact of changes to the business
• Effective collaboration with the Payroll, HR, Compensation & Benefits, Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and business units on general payroll, benefits, mobility, equity and reporting matters with cross functional impact
• Assists with Year-End processing and closing
• Collectively collaborates with Payroll team to proactively monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely tax filing & reporting to government authorities
• Maintains meaningful metrics associated with Payroll Tax
• Focus on process improvement and development to streamline payroll tax compliance across the organization

Requirements

• 5+ years of Payroll tax reporting and compliance in a multi-state / large corporation
• 3+ years Experience with ADP
• Experience with payrolls larger than 3,000 employees
• Good understanding of equity taxation (RSUs and Stock Options)
• Understanding of employment tax rules, including regulatory and compliance matters related to expatriate taxes and payroll/employment taxation
• Experience with payroll tax audits and compliance

Desired Attributes

• Detail oriented and accurate with a strong analytical ability
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Critical thinking skills needed to investigate and resolve issues
• Experience working in a global technology company, or having a global technology client