Payroll Tax Analyst

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.•Warren Township, NJ

4d•$80,500 - $90,000

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Analyst executes payroll tax compliance and reporting activities across multiple jurisdictions for PTC Therapeutics. The role ensures accurate filings, supports audits and agency notices, monitors regulatory changes, and works with People Services, Finance, IT, external vendors, and other partners to maintain compliance and operational integrity. The analyst works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and follows applicable regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position covers payroll tax withholdings, quarterly and annual filings, year-end wage and tax reporting, reconciliations, registrations, account maintenance, employee inquiries, agency correspondence, and audit support. It also involves identifying opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate payroll tax processes and reporting while coordinating deliverables and priorities across internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a related bachelor's degree and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in payroll operations or payroll tax, along with experience in a complex multi-state and/or multi-country environment. Direct Workday experience is required; at least five years is preferred. The stated base salary range is $80,500–$90,000, with the offered amount dependent on candidate qualifications and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive short- and long-term incentives and may enroll in medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans. Travel is 5–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll operations or payroll tax in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Direct, demonstrated experience working in a complex multi-state and/or multi-country environment.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll controls, compliance requirements, and payroll tax matters, including filings, reconciliations, agency notices, and year-end reporting.
Direct and demonstrated Workday experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with internal and external team members.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
Attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential employee and payroll information.
Ability to document and maintain payroll tax procedures, controls, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of Workday experience, including participation in large, complex, enterprise-wide HRIS and payroll projects.
Special knowledge or skills and/or relevant licenses or certificates.
Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP SmartCompliance, and/or OSV.
Experience working within a U.S.-headquartered company and/or a multi-country corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax processes, systems, and projects, working with external vendors and internal functional and IT teams.
Manage payroll tax activities, including review and oversight of withholdings, quarterly and annual filings, year-end wage and tax reporting, reconciliations, and resolution of tax notices and inquiries.
Partner with internal and external payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate tax remittances and compliant reporting to federal, state, and local tax authorities.
Assist Finance with regular reviews and reconciliations of payroll tax accounts and payroll-related general ledger activity; investigate discrepancies and maintain supporting documentation.
Support year-end payroll tax activities, including annual wage and tax reporting, employee tax statement review and distribution, and related reconciliations.
Manage payroll tax registrations, account maintenance, and related documentation in applicable jurisdictions with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Research and resolve payroll tax issues, employee tax inquiries, and agency correspondence, coordinating with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors as needed.
Prioritize payroll deliverables and support multiple stakeholders while setting expectations for timelines, controls, and service delivery.
Support internal and external payroll tax audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
Identify opportunities for payroll tax process improvement, standardization, automation, and enhanced reporting.
Promote collaboration and effective communication, and help maintain clear payroll tax standards and procedures across internal and external partners.
Perform other tasks and assignments as specified by management.