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Tax Services Manager – National Tax – EDGE – Global Compliance & Reporting – Global Payroll Operate

Ernst & Young LLP’s National Tax and EY EDGE practices are made up of teams of professionals providing specific tax technical services to US and global clients. EDGE stands for Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine because this team operates in a technical environment with deep process and service delivery experience that distinguishes the EY organization in the marketplace.

The opportunity

Our Global Payroll Operate practice focuses on helping our clients effectively manage their global payroll needs proactively and responsibly in 160+ countries. Our quality service and technical network enable you to help clients reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risk and drive process improvement within their payroll functions. We believe that by managing clients’ payroll obligations, we can make a critical difference, and you’ll be at the heart of this mission.

Our market-leading approach combines extensive local payroll service experience with a standard global payroll compliance and implementation methodology. With engagements involving a few countries or many, you will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the payroll function across the entire process.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Payroll Operate, you will oversee the servicing of multi-country payroll operate (MCPO) services and help lead new sales and opportunities. Governance of payroll operations is key, and you will lead the global country teams utilizing one global methodology to track the end-to-end process and provide subsidiary governance throughout our client life cycle to mitigate risk, increase corporate transparency, increase compliance, achieve the leveraging of key data insights and providing clients with additional product offerings. Capabilities include:

• Leading engagement manager for mid-sized clients
• Manage global MCPO delivery for multiple clients
• Manage client escalations and ask/refer to senior team members for guidance
• Complete root cause analysis
• Know and utilize global methodology payroll leading practices
• Be involved in thought leadership development
• Provide/drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Leverage Global Payroll Operate tools, technology, methodology and processes

Skills and attributes for success:

• Governance of payroll operations: lead the team utilizing one global methodology to track the end-to-end process and provide subsidiary governance throughout our client life cycle to mitigate risk, increase corporate transparency, increase compliance and achieve the leveraging of key data insights
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of senior and staff professionals
• Ability to implement centrally managed global outsourcing model, leveraging the global payroll tools to provide clients with greater control, visibility and compliance for their global payroll
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills; problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and client service skills

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant post-graduate qualification, preferably with an emphasis in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Six or more years of relevant payroll and/or tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Should be certified in one of the following:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP qualification from the Soceity for Human Resource Management
• PHR, SPHR or GPHR
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

• Global payroll consulting experience, knowledge of technology vendors, such as ADP, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Workday, and other technology solutions, including reports, strategies, assessments, vendor selections, designing processes considering risk and implementing solutions worldwide
• Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities and knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and attention to detail
• Client-facing exposure in a global role
• Project management experience with global or multinational payroll projects
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You’ll need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of areas. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve your potential by being given professional development opportunities and experiences with clients across geographies. If you’re keen to play a pivotal role within a highly focused global payroll operate team, this role is for you.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position in Stamford is: $81,800 - $136,300
The salary range for this position in Hartford is: $75,000 - $125,000
The salary range for this position in Denver is: $68,200 - $113,600
The salary range for this position in Las Vegas is: $68,200 - $113,600

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $68,200 to $125,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $81,800 to $142,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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