Manager, Payroll Taxation

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

2d • $112,000 - $154,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of payroll tax operations across 15 legal entities spanning all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Manages an outsourced Payroll Tax Partner responsible for daily tax deposits, statutory filings, audits, and identifying new jurisdiction registrations. Plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Partners cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to support efficient tax operations, resolve complex tax matters, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives, including payroll tax considerations related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required
• 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, or employment tax compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll taxation, including federal, state, local, and territory requirements (e.g., Puerto Rico)
• Proven experience overseeing or partnering with outsourced payroll or payroll tax vendors
• Strong background in payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, audits, and notice resolution
• Hands-on experience with payroll and tax systems (ADP and Workday a plus)
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• ADP and Workday experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate withholding, calculation, and remittance of federal, state, local, and territory payroll taxes (including Puerto Rico)
• Ensure timely daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax deposits
• Review, balance and approve all monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings/returns
• Monitor compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations
• Manage tax registrations, terminations, and rate updates for new or existing jurisdictions
• Manage and oversee an outsourced Payroll Tax Partner deliverables for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Resolve escalations, discrepancies, and errors
• Lead vendor performance reviews and ensure SLA adherence
• Lead responses to tax notices, audits, and agency inquiries but investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and penalties
• Manage all abatements, refunds, and amended filings
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and controls
• Participate in payroll tax reconciliation to the general ledger accounts as necessary
• Support periodic, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Ensure accurate accruals and payroll tax reporting
• Partner with Finance on SOX controls and internal audits
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, HR, and Treasury teams
• Provide payroll tax guidance on benefits, equity, and compensation programs
• Support business initiatives impacting payroll taxes
• Conduct payroll tax due diligence for M&A activities
• Support new entity setup, harmonization, and compliance post-acquisition
• Advise on payroll tax risks and integration planning
• Support strategic decision-making with tax insights
• Design and maintain payroll tax controls, procedures, and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Implement system enhancements and tax updates as required
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and risk frameworks

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager