Global Employment & Mobility Tax Manager

11105 Expedia, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group seeks a seasoned Global Employment Tax professional to lead cross-border tax and payroll reporting. You will partner with Payroll, Mobility, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliant tax filings and accurate equity data.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data integrity, and process improvements in a dynamic, international environment. Seattle-based, with strong growth and compensation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related field.
• 6–8 or more years of progressive experience in employment tax, global mobility tax, equity compensation, payroll tax, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead global employment tax compliance and statutory payroll reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review Swiss salary certificate and equity annex filings, reconciling grant- and vest-level equity data with payroll and compensation records.
• Support payroll tax reconciliations, audits, year-end reporting, corrections, and compliance reviews.
• Manage payroll, equity, mobility, and HR data to support accurate reporting, regulatory filings, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel advanced functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business, or related field

6–8+ years of progressive employment tax experience

Tools

Workday

Equity administration systems

Mobility platforms

Global payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Introduction to the Team Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. The Global Stock & Employment / Mobility Tax team supports accurate, compliant, and scalable tax operations across equity compensation, payroll, employment tax, and global mobility programs. In this role, you will partner across HR, Payroll, Finance & Accounting, Corporate Tax, Legal, Stock Administration, Mobility & Immigration, and external providers to deliver seamless experiences for employees and stakeholders worldwide.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global employment tax compliance and statutory payroll reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with Payroll, Stock Administration, Mobility & Immigration, Accounting, and external providers to implement taxability, withholding, sourcing, and reporting requirements.
• Manage country-specific filing activities from data collection and validation through review and submission, including UK ERS, Australia ESS and FBT, Japan Form 9(3), Korea Form 30(5), Malaysia Appendix C, Hong Kong IR56B, Singapore IR8A, UK and Ireland PSA, and UK STBV reporting.
• Prepare and review Swiss salary certificate and equity annex filings, reconciling grant- and vest-level equity data with payroll and compensation records.
• Support payroll tax reconciliations, audits, year-end reporting, corrections, statutory filings, and compliance reviews.
• Manage payroll, equity, mobility, and HR data to support accurate reporting, regulatory filings, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Evaluate tax, payroll social security, treaty, sourcing, shadow payroll, gross-up, and reporting requirements related to relocations, permanent transfers, temporary remote work, and other cross-border assignments.
• Serve as a primary liaison with mobility tax providers, reviewing deliverables, scopes of work, invoices, tax authorizations, trailing liabilities, and employee eligibility.
• Maintain country-specific taxability matrices, process documentation, operating procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and in-house capabilities.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience. 6–8 or more years of progressive experience in employment tax, global mobility tax, equity compensation, payroll tax, or a related discipline within an international environment. Experience with global equity compensation programs, including RSUs, stock options, ESPP, payroll reporting, and trailing equity taxation. Experience managing cross-border tax matters, payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, year-end reporting, compensation data, and tax clearance activities. Working knowledge of income tax treaties, certificates of coverage, social security agreements, shadow payroll, foreign tax relief, and gross-ups. Proficiency with Workday, equity administration systems, mobility platforms, global payroll systems, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel functions such as lookups, pivot tables, data validation, and reconciliations. Proficient verbal and written communication, research, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and make sound recommendations with limited supervision.

• Preferred Experience working with a Big Four accounting firm or multinational organization.
• GMS-T, CPA, EA, CPP, or CEP certification.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $110,500.00 to $155,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $177,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Company Overview

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the global travel marketplace with one purpose: to help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. Expedia Group connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its trusted brands, leading technology, and rich first-party data, delivering predictive, personalized experiences that shape the future of travel. Expedia Group’s ecosystem includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - the largest B2B travel business, and a premier advertising network. Guided by an experienced and passionate global team, Expedia Group helps millions of travelers in more than 70 countries explore the world with confidence and ease.