Payroll Tax Analyst

PTC Therapeutics•Warren, MI

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 partners with People Services, Finance, IT, external vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance and operational integrity. The analyst works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and follows relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role covers payroll tax withholding review, quarterly and annual filings, year-end wage and tax reporting, reconciliations, tax registrations and account maintenance, and the resolution of tax notices, inquiries, and discrepancies. It also supports audits, maintains documentation, and identifies opportunities to improve, standardize, automate, and enhance payroll tax processes and reporting. The position requires coordination with internal and external partners in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Travel is expected to be 5–10%. The expected base salary range is $80,500–$90,000, with short- and long-term incentives and eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

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, payroll compliance requirements, and payroll tax matters, including tax filings, reconciliations, agency notices, and year-end reporting.
Direct and demonstrated Workday experience; the posting specifies preferably at least 5 years, including participation in large, complex, enterprise-wide HRIS and payroll projects.
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 ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
Attention to detail and ability to handle highly confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
Ability to document and maintain payroll tax procedures, controls, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Special knowledge or skills and/or 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

Act as the subject matter expert for payroll tax-related processes, systems, and projects.
Coordinate with external vendor teams, internal functional teams, and IT teams supporting global People Services.
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 review and reconciliation of payroll tax accounts and payroll-related general ledger activity.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly 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, working with internal stakeholders and external service providers as needed.
Research and resolve payroll tax issues, employee tax inquiries, and agency correspondence, working with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors as needed.
Prioritize payroll deliverables and support multiple internal stakeholders while setting clear expectations for timelines, controls, and service delivery.
Support internal and external payroll tax audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to audit queries promptly.
Identify opportunities for payroll tax process improvement, standardization, automation, and enhanced reporting.
Promote collaboration and effective communication among team members, and maintain clear guidelines for payroll tax standards and procedures.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to align payroll tax operations and project objectives.
Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.