Payroll Manager

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

The Payroll Manager ensures payroll tax compliance and accurate reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The role combines technical analysis, documentation, collaboration, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Reporting and Payments; Review and reconcile payroll tax payments and filings, including W-2s, W-2c's, and quarterly/annual returns).
• Analyze payroll tax data, perform calculations, and provide insights to management for decision-making
• Design, document, and review payroll tax procedures to maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, or compliance issues for multi-state entities
• Work closely with payroll, HR, and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and tax reporting
• Assist Payroll Tax Manager with strategic initiatives, audits, and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Deep Knowledge of Payroll Federal and State tax computations
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field or relevant years' experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll tax experience.
• Knowledge of Workday is a plus
• Knowledge of AI process improvements is a plus
• Proven experience managing complex multi-state and multi-entity payroll operations.
• Proven ability to safeguard confidential information and uphold payroll data security standards.
• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret payroll data and deliver meaningful reporting and insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Ability to manage payroll-related matters during unexpected events and support business continuity requirements

Essential Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical abilities to calculate taxes, deductions, and benefits accurately
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing payroll data and ensuring compliance with tax laws
• Communication: Ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders and collaborate across departments
• Problem-Solving: Capable of resolving discrepancies and handling audits effectively
• Technical Skills: MS applications, excel, word and AI Copilot

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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