Director of Payroll Tax

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to hire a Director of Payroll Tax in California. The role oversees tax reporting, compliance, and filings across jurisdictions, with a base salary expected between $165,000 and $185,000 per year.

The position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strategic collaboration with payroll, finance, and IT teams. Required are 10+ years in payroll tax with at least five in a leadership role, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiencies in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing complex payroll tax operations in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll tax operations, overseeing reporting, compliance and regulatory filings.
• Manage payroll tax audits and agency inquiries with timely resolutions.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls for accurate payroll tax processing.
• Partner with payroll, finance, technology, and business teams on system enhancements and improvements.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities for payroll tax team.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll tax regs

Cross-jurisdiction compliance

Excel

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor degree

Payroll certification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Director of Payroll Tax to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $165,000 to $185,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead payroll tax operations by overseeing tax reporting, compliance activities, and regulatory filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll tax audits, agency inquiries, notices, and correspondence while ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls that support accurate payroll tax processing and compliance.
• Partner with payroll, finance, technology, and business teams to implement system enhancements, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for payroll tax team members while promoting operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll tax experience, including at least five years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Possess experience managing complex payroll tax operations within large and multi location organizations.
• Maintain advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and payroll related technology platforms.
• Demonstrate experience supporting system implementations, process improvements, and high volume payroll tax environments.

Qualifications

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to resolve compliance issues, evaluate risks, and improve operational processes.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities through team development, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate effectively with executives, auditors, government agencies, vendors, and internal business partners.
• Maintain strong organizational and project management skills while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A Bachelor degree, professional payroll or accounting certification, enterprise payroll system experience, artificial intelligence tool expertise, or industry specific experience.

REF#53035

#Ind-SFV