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Global Payroll Tax Specialist

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Robert Half

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United States , Golden Valley, Minnesota

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Global Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This contract position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to international mobility processes, tax compliance, and operational excellence across cross-border assignments. The role requires an individual with strong expertise in tax policies, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor management to ensure seamless and compliant global mobility operations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as the primary consultant for global mobility tax matters, providing guidance to HR teams, business partners, and assignees on cost estimates, assignment planning, and policy-related inquiries
  • Oversee the implementation and application of mobility tax programs while managing escalations related to policy compliance
  • Deliver individual tax advice for remote cross-border work requests and ensure adherence to applicable tax laws
  • Conduct benchmarking reviews of tax policy provisions to maintain competitiveness and relevance
  • Develop and deliver educational sessions and communications to stakeholders regarding tax policies and processes
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess potential impacts, and implement necessary adjustments to processes and cost structures
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with various internal teams including finance, payroll, corporate tax, and external vendors to support mobility operations
  • Manage end-to-end processes for tax equalization collections, payments, shadow payroll setups, and social security agreements
  • Review annual equity vesting and compensation adjustments for globally mobile employees
  • Support the utilization and enhancement of technology platforms used for assignment cost estimation, package preparation, and orientation session

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of mobility tax experience, including policy application and compliance
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including HR teams, vendors, and business partners
  • Proven expertise in managing payroll processes, invoice handling, and tax equalization collections
  • Knowledge of social security agreements, secondment arrangements, and shadow payroll systems
  • Proficiency in conducting research and benchmarking reviews of tax policies
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee vendor relationships and ensure high standards of service delivery
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology platforms used in mobility processes
  • Background in human resources administration and project management, with attention to detail and organizational skills
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 05, 2026

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