Payroll Tax Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented **Payroll Tax Lead** to oversee and manage complex payroll operations. This role will ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll regulations while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. The payroll tax Lead will handle payroll tax issues, support mergers and acquisitions, and mentor team members to drive operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

#### Payroll Operations & Compliance
- Oversee compliance with all payroll tax regulations, ensuring accurate withholding, depositing, and reporting.
- Manage payroll tax processes for expatriate and in patriate employees, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
- Address and resolve complex payroll issues, including reconciling discrepancies and troubleshooting errors.

#### Mergers & Acquisitions
- Collaborate with the HRIS, benefits, Finance and legal teams to integrate payroll systems and processes during mergers and acquisitions.
- Ensure smooth onboarding of acquired employees into payroll systems while maintaining compliance and accuracy.

#### Process Improvement & Leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll tax accuracy and efficiency.
- Mentor and support payroll tax team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Ensure appropriate workload allocation and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Manage 3rd party consultant to drive down costs.

#### Audits & Reporting
- Review and approve payroll tax filings, including 941s, W-2s, and other required reports.
- Prepare special reports for internal and external stakeholders, leveraging payroll data analytics.
- Lead payroll tax audits and provide accurate documentation to auditors.

#### Collaboration & Customer Service
- Partner with HR, legal, expatriate management team and finance teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll tax deductions in a timely manner.
- Maintain high-quality customer service standards for internal and external clients.

Qualifications

#### Education
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.

#### Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll processing, tax compliance, and multi-state payroll operations.
- Experience with ADP full service.
- Experience with ADP smart compliance.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a strong plus.

#### Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of federal, state, local, and international payroll tax regulations.
- Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP Vantage) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to navigate complex payroll tax issues and develop effective solutions.

#### Attributes
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to change.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.