Payroll Tax Manager

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Payroll and Benefits Team in North America, composed of 13 people, is integrated in the Human Resource department and focuses on Payroll and Benefits Administration in collaboration with Global Business Services.
• As a Payroll Tax Manager, you will work on Payroll Tax Management, Payroll Accounting and Compliance to support the organization within North America. You will get the opportunity to contribute to Payroll tax compliance and have a positive impact on the success within the department.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Manage reconciliation of data related to ADP tax interface on a payroll by payroll basis – analyze and verify that taxes are in balance with payroll
  • Audit Payroll Tax returns – U.S. and Canada
  • Manage Federal and State payroll tax audits for all entities
  • Preparation of quarterly and annual reconciliation of W2 wages and withholdings for all entities
  • Provide analytical assistance to divisional Accounting Departments for matters related to payroll tax and deduction liability accounts
  • Reporting and payments for Workers Comp monopolistic fund states
  • Work with ADP to research and respond to payroll tax related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other third parties
• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Bachelor degree or equivalent of 7 plus years’ experience.
• Relevant work experience in Payroll Tax and Payroll Accounting.
• Competencies:
  • Tax Compliance
  • SAP Knowledge
  • ADP Smart Compliance
  • Analytical Skills
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Payroll Accounting
• Behaviors:
  • Proficiency
  • Timeliness
  • Team Player
  • Collaboration
  • Resilient
  • Attention to Detail

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the US base pay reasonably expected for this role is $134,000 to $143,000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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