Head of Employment Tax

Pure Search are partnered with a multinational business looking to hire a Head of Employment Tax in London. Responsibilities:

• Lead the employment tax function for a US-headquartered multinational, setting strategy and providing oversight across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise senior leadership, HR, Payroll, Reward and Finance on employment tax matters, including compensation, benefits, equity, mobility and executive remuneration.
• Own global employment tax compliance, reporting and governance, ensuring obligations are met accurately and efficiently across relevant jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with Finance and controllership teams on US GAAP tax accounting, employment tax provisions, reporting and related disclosures.
• Oversee employment tax implications of business change, including acquisitions, restructurings, new market entry, workforce changes and reward initiatives.
• Lead international employment tax and mobility matters, managing cross-border employee arrangements and associated employer obligations.
• Manage relationships with external advisers and tax authorities, ensuring appropriate technical advice, risk management and resolution of complex employment tax issues.
• Develop a proactive employment tax risk and controls framework, monitoring legislative developments and driving process improvements across the organisation. Requirements:
• Head of Employment Tax experience working in-house for a large multinational business
• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified is desirable
• Team management experience is advantageous
• No visa sponsorship required
• Ability to travel into London 3 days a week This is a full-time role, based in Central London 3 days per week, paying up to £150,000 + bonus. For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.