Payroll Operations Leader (Hybrid, Multi-State)

Smartlinx, LLC.; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Smartlinx Solutions LLC. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks an experienced Client Payroll Services Manager to lead BekTek’s client payroll, tax filings, and compliance efforts. You will guide a payroll team, interpret regulations, and collaborate across departments to deliver accurate, timely payroll services.

The role requires deep knowledge of multi‑state payroll tax, W-2 processing, and state/local registrations. This on-site role offers hybrid flexibility, strong leadership expectations, and a pathway

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant designation required.
• 5–7 or more years of progressively responsible payroll, payroll tax, accounting, or related experience.
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or providing direction to a payroll or tax services team.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and filing requirements.
• Experience registering and setting up payroll tax accounts in new state and local jurisdictions.
• Experience in payroll software, workforce management technology, healthcare technology, or a SaaS environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to team members responsible for payroll tax administration, filings, reconciliations, and tax inquiries.
• Oversee payroll filings, W-2 preparation, and client distribution for multi‑state operations.
• Review payroll discrepancies and tax notices, guiding resolution across departments.
• Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures and controls for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve payroll processes and client experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Payroll software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Payroll platforms

Automated tax filing systems

W-2 processing systems

Job description

Smartlinx Solutions LLC. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks an experienced Client Payroll Services Manager to lead BekTek’s client payroll, tax filings, and compliance efforts. You will guide a payroll team, interpret regulations, and collaborate across departments to deliver accurate, timely payroll services.

The role requires deep knowledge of multi‑state payroll tax, W-2 processing, and state/local registrations. This on-site role offers hybrid flexibility, strong leadership expectations, and a pathway