Director of Payroll Operations

About the Role: Career Team is a socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation's opportunity divide. We are looking for a Director of US Payroll Operations to be our technical subject matter expert for 15+ US state tax jurisdictions and a people leader managing a dedicated payroll team. As a remote leader based in the Philippines, you will be the bridge between our US operations and our global mission.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and mentor the junior 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 response for all federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end (W-2/W-3) reconciliations.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience managing US payroll (multi-state experience is non-negotiable).
• High proficiency in payroll systems, such as ADP WorkforceNow, 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 to explain complex tax issues to US-based staff.
• Comfortable working graveyard hours (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST) to align with US time zones.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of ₱85,000 - ₱110,000 PHP/month plus a competitive Night Shift Differential.
• Premium HMO coverage with options to add dependents.
• Generous leave including paid holidays and 15 days paid time off on an accrual basis.
• 100% remote work flexibility from anywhere in the Philippines.