Head of Global Payroll and US Tax Compliance

About Career Team Career Team is a US-based organization on a mission to connect great talent with great opportunity. With a growing footprint spanning 15+ US states, we operate with precision, purpose, and a relentless drive to do things differently. Our Philippines-based team is a core part of how we deliver excellence globally — and this role sits at the heart of it. The Opportunity We are hiring a Head of Global Payroll and US Tax Compliance to lead our payroll operations from the Philippines. This is a senior-level, people-first, technically demanding role — and we are looking for someone who is genuinely excited by all three of those things. You will be our ultimate authority on US multi-state payroll and tax compliance, while simultaneously leading and scaling a dedicated PH-based payroll team. You will report directly to the VP of Human Resources and serve as a key advisor to the C-suite. What we Offer Benefit Details 100% Remote Work from anywhere in the Philippines Night Shift Premium Competitive Night Shift Differential; 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST. We recognize this commitment and compensate accordingly. HMO Coverage Premium health insurance with options to add dependents Paid Time Off 15 accrued PTO days + Philippine public holidays Career Growth Clear path for advancement within a scaling US organization Stability Full-time employment with a US-based company operating across 15+ states Your Responsibilities Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team. You are building a high-performance function from the ground up — hiring, structuring, and coaching are central to this role. End-to-End Payroll Oversight: Manage the full payroll lifecycle across 15+ US states, serving as the final escalation point for complex tax and systems issues. Multi-State Tax Compliance: Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation across all state jurisdictions, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus management. Payroll Systems Ownership: