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Director of Payroll Operations, US

Career Team Enterprises
Location
Remote in Philippines
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Corporate
Salary
$85,000 - $110,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • Flawless English communication skills
  • Comfortable working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST
Nice to have
  • CPA or CPP certification is a massive plus
What the job really is

The Director of US Payroll Operations will oversee the accurate and compliant processing of payroll for employees across 15+ US states. This role involves leading a payroll team, managing multi-state tax compliance, optimizing payroll systems, and providing strategic reports to the C-suite. The position requires working night shifts to align with US time zones and entails a mix of leadership, technical expertise, and process improvement responsibilities.

Benefits
  • 100% Remote work from anywhere in the Philippines
  • Competitive Night Shift Differential for graveyard hours
  • Premium HMO coverage with options to add dependents
  • Paid holidays and 15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided in PHP/month may require conversion for context
  • Role requires night shifts to align with US time zones, which may not suit all candidates
  • Complexity of managing payroll across 15+ states may be challenging
  • Background check is required for employment
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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