Autonomy-Driven Payroll & Tax Lead — Multi-State

CFS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in San Antonio is seeking a Payroll & Tax Specialist to lead end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensure tax compliance, and drive process improvements. This high-impact role partners with executive leadership, HR, and external vendors to stabilize payroll operations.

You will own weekly and biweekly payroll, audits, and tax filings for multiple states, oversee deductions and benefits integration, and mentor a small team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS systems administration and reporting (Ceridian Dayforce preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills with reconciliation and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, filings, registrations, notices, and agency communications.
• Oversee payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement plan processing, and year-end payroll activities.
• Develop and improve payroll controls, reporting, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and payroll-benefit integration processes.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Full-cycle payroll

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

CFS in San Antonio is seeking a Payroll & Tax Specialist to lead end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensure tax compliance, and drive process improvements. This high-impact role partners with executive leadership, HR, and external vendors to stabilize payroll operations.

You will own weekly and biweekly payroll, audits, and tax filings for multiple states, oversee deductions and benefits integration, and mentor a small team.