Manager, Payroll Compliance & Advisory

Reinsurance Group of America • Chesterfield, MO

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About The Position

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. The Manager, Payroll Compliance & Advisory leads U.S. payroll compliance and provides strategic guidance on complex payroll tax and compensation matters. This role serves as the final reviewer for bi-weekly U.S. payroll and acts as a subject matter expert on executive compensation, mobility taxation, and stock plan compliance. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of payroll-related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field; CPP or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll compliance, tax advisory, or payroll operations.
• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, global mobility taxation, and equity compensation.
• Experience with HCM and payroll systems; Workday HCM and ADP Vantage experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. payroll compliance in alignment with the Global Payroll Policy and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the final reviewer and approver for bi-weekly U.S. payroll runs.
• Design and implement tax reconciliation processes to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other complex payroll tax matters.
• Collaborate with leaders and external advisors to resolve complex tax issues, particularly for mobile employees and international assignees.
• Oversee global compliance for equity compensation, including exercises, settlements, and cash payouts.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting of stock-related transactions.
• Advise local payroll teams on shadow payroll requirements and cross-border tax treatment for mobile employees, in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Coordinate with global mobility and tax teams to ensure compliance with international tax obligations.
• Support and lead U.S. payroll-related projects, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.
• Co-manage the Short-Term Travel Compliance program in partnership with Global Mobility and Tax.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
• RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees