Director of Global Payroll & Tax Operations @ Socure

Director of Global Payroll & Tax Operations

Posted on 1/9/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote in USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Workday HRIS

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 or more years of related experience in payroll operations, payroll and tax processing with emphasis on Workday/ADP or related systems, including at least 8 years in a multi-state payroll environment
In depth knowledge of US federal, state, and payroll laws and IRS regulations pertaining to payroll compliance
Minimum of 8 or more years of related experience in global payroll and compliance
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting of payroll
Solid, measurable understanding of payroll, payroll best practices, and payroll tax laws
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels
Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred
Preferred - Experience in Workday HCM /Benefits / Payroll
Preferred - Experience with Employer of Record (EOR) Vendors for International footprint
Preferred - Candidates who are located in the East Coast (USA)

Responsibilities

Oversee the payroll processing and tax functions for US, Canada, and India
Organize and direct activities related to payroll tax processing and correction, internal / external audit and financial reconciliation
Perform payroll accounting activities to ensure a balance between Payroll and Finance/Accounting departments
Responsible for all quarterly and annual tax filings
Responsible for ACA filings of 1095s for employees and employer
Administer annual W2 and 1095 processes and submissions timely
Reconcile payroll reports to 941s and W-2s
Coordinate and resolve all agency notices from IRS and state agencies
Setup new jurisdictions and state withholdings
Communication with local and state agencies to apply for tax IDs and to close old accounts as necessary
Develop and maintain payroll tax process maps and document payroll processes and implement controls and the appropriate checks and balances by partnering with Finance/Accounting
Communicate with Finance/Accounting regarding expected cash flow as it relates to payroll taxes
Ensure adherence to internal controls to maintain compliance with tax regulations
Implement Payroll Tax Metrics
Coordinate leaves of absence and process claims or requests (STD, LTD, State Statutory, Company Family Leave, medical operations, worker's compensation etc.) with LOA vendor and internal LOA personnel
Assist in designing, managing, directing, and planning of group benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, workers comp, travel and accident, 401(k), and other plans
SME for implementation of future HCM/payroll tech stack
Partner with P&E lead around a shared service delivery model
Own and lead the transition work off the PEO model to the internal payroll team
Partner with Finance/Accounting on GL and Cost Center setups
Manage vendor relationships and day-to-day operations with our multiple providers for US, Canada and India
Work on special projects as assigned by the manager
Perform other such duties as may be required

Predictive analytics and machine learning power Socure’s groundbreaking technology and fuel our mission to verify 100% of good identities in real time and completely eliminate identity fraud on the internet.

Socure is the world leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Our recent awards include Forbes 2022 America’s Best Startup Employers, The Forbes Cloud 100, The Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies.

Listen to why some of the world’s top technology investors see the enormous, transformative potential in Socure’s mission and products:

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About the role:

As a member of the People Solutions & Services team, the Director of Global Payroll & Tax Operations will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of all payrolls along with overseeing federal, state and local tax compliance, in addition to quarterly and annual tax filings. The Director of Global Payroll & Tax Operations will provide day-to-day direction to the Payroll & Time Specialist, managing the PEO Canada and PEO India vendor relationship, along with partnering / collaborating with the P&E Solutions & Services team, Employee Relations, and the Finance/Accounting teams. The member will be responsible for leading, organizing, and overseeing any updates, changes, or onboarding needs of the company’s payroll system along with having proper internal / external controls, SOPs, audits documented for payroll processing and tax filing needs.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the payroll processing and tax functions for US, Canada, and India.
Organize and direct activities related to payroll tax processing and correction, internal / external audit and financial reconciliation.
Perform payroll accounting activities to ensure a balance between Payroll and Finance/Accounting departments.
Responsible for all quarterly and annual tax filings.
Responsible for ACA filings of 1095s for employees and employer.
Administer annual W2 and 1095 processes and submissions timely.
Reconcile payroll reports to 941s and W-2s.
Coordinate and resolve all agency notices from IRS and state agencies.
Setup new jurisdictions and state withholdings.
Communication with local and state agencies to apply for tax IDs and to close old accounts as necessary.
Develop and maintain payroll tax process maps and document payroll processes and implement controls and the appropriate checks and balances by partnering with Finance/Accounting.
Communicate with Finance/Accounting regarding expected cash flow as it relates to payroll taxes.
Ensure adherence to internal controls to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
Implement Payroll Tax Metrics.
Coordinate leaves of absence and process claims or requests (STD, LTD, State Statutory, Company Family Leave, medical operations, worker’s compensation etc.) with LOA vendor and internal LOA personnel.
Assist in designing, managing, directing, and planning of group benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, workers comp, travel and accident, 401(k), and other plans.
SME for implementation of future HCM/payroll tech stack.
Partner with P&E lead around a shared service delivery model.
Own and lead the transition work off the PEO model to the internal payroll team.
Partner with Finance/Accounting on GL and Cost Center setups.
Manage vendor relationships and day-to-day operations with our multiple providers for US, Canada and India.
Work on special projects as assigned by the manager.
Perform other such duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 or more years of related experience in payroll operations, payroll and tax processing with emphasis on Workday/ADP or related systems, including at least 8 years in a multi-state payroll environment.
In depth knowledge of US federal, state, and payroll laws and IRS regulations pertaining to payroll compliance.
Minimum of 8 or more years of related experience in global payroll and compliance.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting of payroll.
Solid, measurable understanding of payroll, payroll best practices, and payroll tax laws.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.
Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
Preferred - Experience in Workday HCM /Benefits / Payroll
Preferred - Experience with Employer of Record (EOR) Vendors for International footprint
Preferred - Candidates who are located in the East Coast (USA)

Socure is all about encouraging people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through top-tier performance, innovation, ownership, and shared expertise.

We empower excellence by providing great perks and benefits to both our fully remote employees in North America and our hybrid teams in India.

To learn more, check out Socure’s Career Page: https://www.socure.com/company/careers

Socure is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about how our work is changing the world, check out these articles and videos:

Socure is Forbes’ 2022 Best Startup Employer: bit.ly/3fbNw8S

Socure Accelerates Onboarding for 50+ Crypto, Neobanks, and More: https://bit.ly/3dwN2K7

Socure’s Impact on Financial Inclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nBc6s1wsU

Socure’s Impact on Fraud Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46UG8QyKe4

Archives & Press Releases: https://learn.socure.com/about/press-release

501-1,000 employees

Website

Digital identity & fraud solutions provider

Company Overview

Socure’s mission is to verify 100% of good identities in real-time and completely eliminate identity fraud on the internet. The company’s predictive analytics platform applies artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with trusted online/offline data intelligence from email, phone, address, IP, device, velocity, and the broader internet to verify identities in real time.

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision coverage
FSA
Parental leave
401k
Life insurance
PTO

Company Core Values

Performance
Ownership
Innovation
Support