Lead Administrator - Global Payroll & Tax

WESCO; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Lead Administrator for Global payroll process & tax to support payroll compliance across international entities. You will partner with the Payroll Director and Global Payroll Manager to minimize risks and improve tax reporting accuracy.

You will help research, design and implement payroll processes in new countries, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive audits and improvements in payroll tax operations.

Qualifications

• Associates' Degree or college diploma required.
• Strong analytical capabilities and multi-country payroll tax knowledge.
• Experience as payroll analyst or tax analyst in a complex global payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in ADP Celergo and expert Excel skills.
• Experience contributing to payroll implementations or country rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead international payroll tax processes and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support design, setup and implementation of payroll operations in target countries.
• Research, design and set up payroll processes and tax structures in new countries.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for seamless international payroll rollouts.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and resolve compliance risks.
• Resolve payroll tax discrepancies promptly and improve processes for efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll data and liaise with external vendors.
• Collaborate with HR/finance to maintain payroll tax records and deductions.
• Apply for new tax IDs in new jurisdictions with internal/external partners.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Payroll data analysis

Process improvement

Communication of technical concepts

Attention to detail

Education

Associates' Degree

College Diploma

Tools

ADP Celergo

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

The Lead Administrator of Global payroll process & tax supports our global payroll compliance and tax operations. Works closely with the Payroll Director and Global Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll tax reporting and minimize compliance risks across our international entities. Plays a key support role in an ongoing International Payroll Project, assisting leadership with the strategy, setup, and implementation of payroll processes across target countries.

• Supports the research, design, and setup of payroll processes and tax structures in newly targeted countries.

• Coordinates with project stakeholders to aid in the seamless implementation of new international payroll operations.

• Participates in special project initiatives and ad-hoc compliance reviews related to global payroll scaling.

• Conducts regular payroll audits to identify, resolve, and prevent compliance risks or delays in filings.

• Research and resolve any payroll tax discrepancies or calculation issues in a timely manner.

• Assists in evaluating and improving payroll tax processes with a focus on efficiency, precision, and automation.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all sensitive employee information and global payroll tax data.

• Partners with external international payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate processing of global payroll tax liabilities.

• Collaborates with HR and finance teams to gather, review, and maintain accurate employee payroll tax records, deductions, and benefits.

• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external providers (such as ADP) to apply for new tax identification numbers when entering new jurisdictions.

Serves as an internal subject matter expert on international payroll tax, providing guidance and clear, timely updates to team members and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Associates' Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada)

• Possesses strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of multi-country payroll tax laws, and experience managing complex payroll data and reporting

• Proven experience working as a payroll analyst or tax analyst within a complex, multi-country global payroll environment.

• Advanced proficiency in ADP Celergo and expert-level Excel skills.

• Experience contributing to payroll implementations, country rollouts, or global payroll transition projects.

• Deep understanding of international tax laws, statutory benefits, and global compliance regulations.

• High analytical capacity with the ability to review large, complex payroll datasets, spot errors, and troubleshoot calculation discrepancies.

• Proven track record of managing high-level escalations.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex data discrepancies and envision more efficient technical paths.

• Exceptional ability to translate technical system requirements into simple instructions for non-technical users.

• High level of self-motivation to drive improvements without the need for direct supervisory tasks.

• Ability to travel 0-25% #LI-RS

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.