Director, Payroll Tax Implementation

Resourcing Edge Services LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Learning & development

Expense reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

OneDigital seeks a Payroll Tax Director for a flagship role based in a hybrid office near Phoenix, AZ. You will drive payroll tax compliance across jurisdictions, lead tax filings, and mentor junior staff while partnering with clients and tax authorities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in payroll tax processing, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+yrs of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
• Submit amended reports and filings as required.
• Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
• Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
• File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
• Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
• Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.

Skills

Payroll tax processing

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MasterTax

Prism

iSolved

Job description

Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that’s making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other's truest selves. We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you're afraid you won't fit in. Well, here's the good news. For us, the days of "fit in to get in" are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

We kindly ask that external recruiters, agencies, and search firms do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through our official application process and must be made aware to our internal Talent Acquisition team to verify candidate ownership. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to OneDigital without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of OneDigital. In such cases, OneDigital reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.

Newest Opportunity: Position Summary

The Payroll Tax Director is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies. This is a full-time, hybrid position based at one of our regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes.
• Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
• Submit amended reports and filings as required.
• Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
• Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
• File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
• Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
• Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.
• Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy.
• Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients.
• Apply for new tax accounts as needed.
• Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+yrs of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience with MasterTax software (preferred).
• Familiarity with Prism, MasterTax, and iSolved products.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance.

• We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs.
• You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.

To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers

OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us.

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About OneDigital

OneDigital is a growing organization of caring, collaborative, and driven professionals who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of millions of people every day. We are in the people business. We offer employers and individuals insurance, financial services and HR consulting services, which improve the wellbeing, health and financial security of people across the US.

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