Position Summary

The Corporate Payroll & Tax Manager owns OSV's global corporate payroll and tax functions, operated entirely in-house using Workday Payroll and TaxEx — with no outsourcing to third-party payroll or tax vendors. This role is accountable for the full-cycle, end-to-end execution of OSV's biweekly US multi-state payroll and monthly UK payroll, including all associated tax filings and jurisdictional compliance. Unlike many payroll manager roles, this position requires direct, hands-on execution of payroll processing in addition to team leadership, process ownership, and cross-functional partnership. The Corporate Payroll & Tax Manager leads a small team, serves as the payroll compliance subject-matter expert for the organization, and drives continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Payroll Execution & Oversight

• Own the accuracy, compliance, and quality of OSV's full-cycle corporate payroll function, processed entirely in-house without third-party payroll vendors
• Support the Payroll Analyst in biweekly US multi-state payroll processing, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions; serve as primary backup for processing
• Execute the UK payroll independently, including monthly on-cycle, annual bonus cycle, and ad-hoc off-cycle payments
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes, in collaboration with HRBPs

Tax Compliance & Jurisdictional Management

• Manage OSV's relationships with all registered tax jurisdictions; research and resolve outstanding tax matters
• Coordinate with Accounting to maintain current Powers of Attorney (POAs) on file across all jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws; proactively monitor legislative updates and implement required system and process changes in partnership with HRIS, HRBPs, and Benefits

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Serve as payroll compliance subject-matter expert for OSV's Workday Payroll module, supporting HRIS on configuration and compliance matters
• Monitor payroll integrations and escalate issues to the HRIS team as needed
• Partner with HRBPs and HRIS to develop and maintain payroll reporting and dashboards for managers
• Routinely evaluate payroll and tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining; maintain comprehensive process documentation and manuals

Cross-Functional Partnership & Program Support

• Collaborate with HR COEs to deliver payroll components of HR programs, including annual bonus payouts, open enrollment, and recognition programs
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to provide routine payroll data and reporting; coordinate with IT for TaxEx system support
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing accurate records, documentation, and subject-matter expertise
• Prepare and maintain records and reports for projects, audits, and ad hoc requests

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages the Payroll Analyst and is responsible for the daily workflow of the global payroll function, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle, in-house payroll processing and team management
• Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end payroll operations without reliance on third-party payroll vendors
• Extensive knowledge of payroll preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience managing multi-state payroll with multiple employee classifications and associated tax filings
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll or comparable enterprise payroll systems

Preferred

• Experience processing UK payroll
• Functional credentials such as FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or HRCI certification
• Experience with tax filing software (TaxEx or equivalent)

Competencies

• Payroll & Tax Compliance
• End-to-End Process Ownership
• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Systems Proficiency (Workday, TaxEx)
• Team Leadership & Development
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Business Communication

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