Payroll Tax and Compliance Analyst

Who we are

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Hiring and how we work

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Payroll Tax and Compliance Analyst.

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Tax and Compliance Analyst to oversee payroll employment taxes, regulatory adherence, and mobility compliance across APJ and EMEA regions. As a fast-growing tech company, our workforce is highly mobile. You will serve as the subject matter expert on complex tax laws, social security frameworks, and multi-country remote worker regulations. Reporting directly to the Director, Global Payroll, you will suggest risk‑mitigation strategies and ensure seamless compliance for a dynamic, global team.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Tax Oversight: Manage all payroll tax compliance, filings, and reconciliations across the APJ and EMEA regions, covering Australia, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Sweden, Estonia, Spain, Ireland, UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Poland.
• Mobility Tracking: Monitor employee movement across countries and international borders to ensure accurate tax withholding.
• Nexus Assessment: Evaluate corporate tax footprint implications resulting from remote worker locations.
• Social Security: Ensure correct application of local social security taxes and international totalization agreements.
• Regulatory Research: Track changing tax laws, statutory rates, and local compliance requirements in all active jurisdictions.
• Agency Management: Act as the primary point of contact for tax authorities, external auditors, and local payroll partners.
• Year‑End Reporting: Lead year‑end tax reporting processes, for all countries in APJ & EMEA and follow local country statutory filings.
• Process Optimization: Build scalable internal workflows to automate tax adjustments for mobile employees.

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn’t followed a traditional path, don’t let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• Experience: 3+ years of payroll tax and compliance experience, ideally within a high‑growth technology company.
• Geographic Scope: Proven expertise in APJ & EMEA local taxes & social security.
• Mobility Expertise: Advanced knowledge of multi‑country taxation, trailing liabilities, and cross‑border remote work risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with global payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, Deel, etc).
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex statutory tax laws into clear, actionable corporate policies.

Desired:

• Expertise in APJ & EMEA payroll regulations (e.g., Australia, Singapore, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Sweden, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Belgium)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent international certification.
• Experience navigating compliance for equity compensation (RSUs, stock options) across multiple tax jurisdictions.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Ireland.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 15% travel is anticipated to help you connect in‑person in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.