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Job Title: Payroll Tax Manager
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: North Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/12/2026
Expire Date: 07/12/2026
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Payroll Tax Manager

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

We areseekinga highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll (PY) Tax Manager to join our dynamic payroll team.Ensure to maintain compliance across all US and PR 13 business entities across 50 states.Therole involves overseeing US and Puerto Rico payroll tax operations, staying informed on tax regulations, and implementing adjustments tomaintaincompliance standards. The position requires strong analytical abilities, an in-depth understanding of payroll tax legislation, and the capability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll tax procedures.Ensure thelead ofaccuratesubmission of tax registers, returns and yearly statementsandmanagethe governmental and internal tax audits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Possess expert knowledgeand ensure compliance and reportingof US/Puerto Rico payrolltaxregulationsacross all (50 states)jurisdictions.

  • Have consulting/advisory experienceintax treatment for Business Travelers Tax Program, Multi State TaxResidencyandothersmultinational tax initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local tax lawsin the 50jurisdictions.

  • Communicateregulatory changes to upper management and update systems and processes accordingly.

  • Require aminimum of 3 years supervisory experienceand mentor a payroll tax team.

  • Oversee regular audits andassistthe Payroll Tax Lead in resolving compliance issues and monitoring penalties or notices.

  • Collaborate with the Payroll and Corporate Tax Teams foraccurateandtimelypayroll tax liabilities processing.

  • Review and approve reconciliations of state withholding and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.

  • Serve as primary contact for federal,state,and local payroll tax audits.

  • Work closely with payroll system providers (e.g., ADP, Workday) to ensure correct tax setups, updates, and reporting.

  • Monitor tax filings to meet accuracy and deadline requirements, including amendments and corrections for state and federal returns.

  • Leadbusiness analytics & AI tools tomonitorperformance,complianceand measure payroll taxmetricsoutcomes.

  • Provideexpert guidance and support to the payroll team, Corporate Tax, Compliance, HR, and finance on complex payroll taxissuesincluding equity taxation.

  • Proactively identifying enterprise risks and strong negotiation skills with internal external auditors.

  • Some travel may berequired.


Qualifications

  • 10+years of experience inUSand Puerto Rico payroll tax. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is required.

  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, including IRS guidelines.

  • Experience in a large, complex organization (e.g.,10,000+ employeesand multiple entities).

  • Proven ability to lead/ supervisetax specialists for minimum4-6years

  • Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP or any other integration with third-party applications.

  • Strong customer orientation andworkethic focused on exceeding expectations.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical and process diagnostic skills, capable of understanding both details and the bigger picture.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/payroll-tax-manager-in-north-chicago-il-jid-29012?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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