Manager, Payroll Taxation

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role:

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of payroll tax operations across 15 legal entities spanning all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Manages an outsourced Payroll Tax Partner responsible for daily tax deposits, statutory filings, audits, and identifying new jurisdiction registrations.

Plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Partners cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to support efficient tax operations, resolve complex tax matters, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives, including payroll tax considerations related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

What you'll be doing:

Payroll Tax Compliance & Operations

* Oversee accurate withholding, calculation, and remittance of federal, state, local, and territory payroll taxes (including Puerto Rico)

* Ensure timely daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax deposits

* Review, balance and approve all monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings/returns

* Monitor compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations

* Manage tax registrations, terminations, and rate updates for new or existing jurisdictions

Vendor & Outsourcing Management

* Manage and oversee an outsourced Payroll Tax Partner deliverables for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

* Resolve escalations, discrepancies, and errors

* Lead vendor performance reviews and ensure SLA adherence

* Lead responses to tax notices, audits, and agency inquiries but investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and penalties

* Manage all abatements, refunds, and amended filings

* Maintain audit-ready documentation and controls

Accounting & Financial Reporting

* Participate in payroll tax reconciliation to the general ledger accounts as necessary

* Support periodic, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close

* Ensure accurate accruals and payroll tax reporting

* Partner with Finance on SOX controls and internal audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, HR, and Treasury teams

* Provide payroll tax guidance on benefits, equity, and compensation programs

* Support business initiatives impacting payroll taxes

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Initiatives

* Conduct payroll tax due diligence for M&A activities

* Support new entity setup, harmonization, and compliance post-acquisition

* Advise on payroll tax risks and integration planning

* Support strategic decision-making with tax insights

Process Improvement & Controls

* Design and maintain payroll tax controls, procedures, and documentation

* Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

* Implement system enhancements and tax updates as required

* Ensure compliance with internal governance and risk frameworks

What you'll bring:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required

* 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, or employment tax compliance

* Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll taxation, including federal, state, local, and territory requirements (e.g., Puerto Rico)

* Proven experience overseeing or partnering with outsourced payroll or payroll tax vendors

* Strong background in payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, audits, and notice resolution

* Hands-on experience with payroll and tax systems (ADP and Workday a plus)

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position.

We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon…