MGR, PAYROLL SR (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager to oversee payroll tax compliance, reporting, and governance functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate calculation and remittance of payroll taxes while partnering with multiple departments for compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, at least 8 years of payroll tax experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi-state payroll.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.
• Oversee tax deposits to ensure accuracy and on-time remittance.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end tax processes, including W-2 management.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement required updates.

Skills

Payroll tax regulations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

MasterTax

ADP MasterTax

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Tax Manager oversees the organization’s payroll tax compliance, controls, and governance functions. This role ensures accurate calculation, reporting, and remittance of federal, state, and local payroll taxes while overseeing tax configuration, audit readiness, and cross‑functional data integrity. The Senior Payroll Tax Manager serves as the subject‑matter expert on payroll tax regulations and partners closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to maintain full compliance and drive continuous improvement across the payroll tax lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.
• Oversee periodic tax deposits to ensure accuracy and on‑time remittance.
• Lead quarter‑end and year‑end tax processes, including W‑2 and W‑2C management.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement required updates to systems and processes.
• Manage payroll tax setup and configuration within payroll systems.
• Own payroll tax controls and ensure documentation is accurate and audit ready.
• Lead internal and external payroll tax audits, including data gathering and remediation.
• Perform and oversee pre and post payroll tax audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Partner with IT and payroll vendors to ensure accurate tax configuration and regulatory updates.
• Support testing and validation of tax-related system changes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll tax processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure taxability rules, wage types, and system logic are accurate and governed.
• Supervise payroll tax accountants, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Benefits on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Participate in M&A due diligence and integration activities to ensure accurate tax setup and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi‑state payroll.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax filing platforms (SAP, MasterTax preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification.
• Experience with ADP MasterTax.
• Experience in large, complex, or multi‑entity organizations.
• Experience with SOX controls, audits, or payroll tax governance.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of payroll tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and high volume workloads.
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and risk reduction.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Req ID: 1533524