Manager, Corporate Payroll & Tax

Overview

This role involves managing the global corporate payroll and tax functions for an organization that operates its payroll entirely in-house using Workday Payroll and TaxEx, without outsourcing to third-party vendors. The Corporate Payroll & Tax Manager is responsible for the full-cycle execution of biweekly US multi-state payroll and monthly UK payroll, including all related tax filings and compliance with jurisdictional requirements. This position requires hands-on payroll processing, team leadership, process ownership, and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

Payroll Execution & Oversight

• Own the accuracy, compliance, and quality of the full-cycle corporate payroll function processed entirely in-house
• Support the Payroll Analyst in biweekly US multi-state payroll processing, covering salaries, hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions; act as primary backup for payroll processing
• Independently execute UK payroll, including monthly on-cycle, annual bonus cycles, and ad-hoc off-cycle payments
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, and compensation changes in collaboration with HR Business Partners (HRBPs)

Tax Compliance & Jurisdictional Management

• Manage relationships with all registered tax jurisdictions and resolve outstanding tax matters
• Coordinate with Accounting to maintain current Powers of Attorney (POAs) across jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws
• Monitor legislative updates proactively and implement necessary system and process changes in partnership with HRIS, HRBPs, and Benefits teams

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Serve as the payroll compliance subject-matter expert for the Workday Payroll module, supporting HRIS on configuration and compliance
• Monitor payroll integrations and escalate issues to HRIS as needed
• Partner with HRBPs and HRIS to develop and maintain payroll reporting and dashboards for managers
• Evaluate payroll and tax processes regularly to identify improvement opportunities; maintain comprehensive process documentation and manuals

Cross-Functional Partnership & Program Support

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver payroll components of HR programs such as annual bonuses, open enrollment, and recognition programs
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to provide routine payroll data and reporting; coordinate with IT for TaxEx system support
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing accurate records, documentation, and expertise
• Prepare and maintain records and reports for projects, audits, and ad hoc requests

Supervisory Responsibility

• Manage the Payroll Analyst and oversee the daily workflow of the global payroll function, including hiring, training, and performance management

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle, in-house payroll processing and team management
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations without reliance on third-party payroll vendors
• Extensive knowledge of payroll preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience managing multi-state payroll with multiple employee classifications and associated tax filings
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll or comparable enterprise payroll systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing UK payroll
• Functional credentials such as FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or HRCI certification
• Experience with tax filing software such as TaxEx or equivalent

Competencies

• Payroll and tax compliance expertise
• End-to-end process ownership
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills
• Systems proficiency (Workday, TaxEx)
• Team leadership and development capabilities
• Commitment to continuous process improvement
• Strong business communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

Information regarding compensation and benefits is not provided in this description.

Location

The organization's global headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas, with additional locations across North America and Europe. Specific location details for this role are not provided.