US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (Remote, ADP WFN)

Career Team; Makati; Remote; PHP 949,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Philippines environment

Night shift premium

Health coverage (HMO)

Career advancement opportunities

Generous leave accrual (PTO)

Job summary

Career Team is seeking a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (ADP Workforce Now) to oversee payroll for 15+ US states from a fully remote PH-based team. You will mentor staff, manage end-to-end payroll, and ensure tax compliance while aligning with US time zones (10:00 PM–7:00 AM PHST).

The role requires deep ADP WF Now expertise, Kronos/UKG proficiency, and a CPA/CPP or accounting background, plus strong English communication for US staff. This is a leadership position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing US payroll (multi-state experience is non-negotiable).
• High proficiency in payroll systems, such as ADP Workforce Now, 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the 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.

Skills

US payroll

Multi-state payroll

ADP Workforce Now

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CPP preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Kronos/UKG

Excel

Job description

Career Team is seeking a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Lead (ADP Workforce Now) to oversee payroll for 15+ US states from a fully remote PH-based team. You will mentor staff, manage end-to-end payroll, and ensure tax compliance while aligning with US time zones (10:00 PM–7:00 AM PHST).

The role requires deep ADP WF Now expertise, Kronos/UKG proficiency, and a CPA/CPP or accounting background, plus strong English communication for US staff. This is a leadership position with growth opportunities.