Role & responsibilities

As Team Lead US Payroll, you will lead payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while managing teams and driving process excellence.

The Payroll Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing, reporting, and compliance of all payroll taxes across multi-state operations in the United States and Canada. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while leading a team and driving process improvements.

Payroll Tax Compliance & Filing

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns
- Manage tax deposits and ensure compliance with all regulatory deadlines
- Oversee quarterly and annual filings including Forms 941, 940, W-2, and amendments

Handle multi-state tax compliance including complex jurisdictions

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership





- Manage payroll team (1020 members)
- Monitor SLA, KPI, and quality metrics
- Conduct performance reviews and coaching

2. Payroll Governance

- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations
- Maintain internal controls and audit readiness
- Manage risk and compliance issues

3. Systems Integration & Data Integrity

- Oversee WorkdayADP integrations
- Ensure accurate data flow between systems
- Resolve system discrepancies

Preferred candidate profile

- 8+ years of US Payroll Tax experience
- 5+ years of team management experience
- Strong knowledge of US payroll tax laws
- Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Workday, etc.)
- Robust analytical and communication skills

📌 Team Lead - US Payroll (Chennai)
🏢 Sutherland
📍 Chennai