Payroll Tax Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll (PY) Tax Manager to join our dynamic payroll team. The role involves overseeing US and Puerto Rico payroll tax operations, ensuring compliance across all US and PR 13 business entities across 50 states, staying informed on tax regulations, and implementing adjustments to maintain compliance standards. The position requires strong analytical abilities, an in-depth understanding of payroll tax legislation, and the capability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance payroll tax procedures.

The manager will lead the accurate submission of tax registers, returns and yearly statements and manage the governmental and internal tax audits.

• Possess expert knowledge and ensure compliance and reporting of US/Puerto Rico payroll tax regulations across all 50 states.
• Have consulting/advisory experience in tax treatment for Business Travelers Tax Program, Multi‑State Tax Residency and other multinational tax initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local tax laws in the 50 jurisdictions.
• Communicate regulatory changes to upper management and update systems and processes accordingly.
• Require a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience and mentor a payroll tax team.
• Oversee regular audits and assist the Payroll Tax Lead in resolving compliance issues and monitoring penalties or notices.
• Collaborate with the Payroll and Corporate Tax Teams for accurate and timely payroll tax liabilities processing.
• Review and approve reconciliations of state withholding and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Serve as primary contact for federal, state, and local payroll tax audits.
• Work closely with payroll system providers (e.g., ADP, Workday) to ensure correct tax setups, updates, and reporting.
• Monitor tax filings to meet accuracy and deadline requirements, including amendments and corrections for state and federal returns.
• Lead business analytics & AI tools to monitor performance, compliance and measure payroll tax metrics outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance and support to the payroll team, Corporate Tax, Compliance, HR, and finance on complex payroll tax issues including equity taxation.
• Proactively identify enterprise risks and negotiate with internal and external auditors.
• Some travel may be required.

• 10+ years of experience in US and Puerto Rico payroll tax. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, including IRS guidelines.
• Experience in a large, complex organization (e.g., 10,000+ employees and multiple entities).
• Proven ability to lead/supervise tax specialists for a minimum of 4–6 years.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP or any other integration with third‑party applications.
• Strong customer orientation and work ethic focused on exceeding expectations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and process diagnostic skills, capable of understanding both details and the bigger picture.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.
  
  This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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