Payroll Tax Manager

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Manager for a full-time onsite position in New York City. This role involves overseeing and ensuring compliance with payroll operations for the U.S., supervising a team of payroll professionals while managing complex tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll tax matters, familiarity with Workday, and proficiency in Excel. The salary range is $150,000 to $200,000, with possible bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Payroll Tax.
• Must have managerial experience overseeing payroll staff.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll tax regulations across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll operations across multiple states.
• Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and handle year-end tax reconciliations.
• Partner with Accounting and HR on payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll Tax Experience

Multi State Tax Payroll Experience

Federal and local wage regulations

Managerial experience

Workday Experience

Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills

Job description

Our client, a prominent financial services firm in Manhattan, is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Manager for a full-time onsite position. This leader will oversee comprehensive payroll operations for the U.S., spanning multiple states, and provide mentorship to two payroll professionals, cultivating a high-performing team.

The Payroll Tax Manager will ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and serve as a subject matter expert on all payroll tax matters. Responsibilities encompass year-end tax reconciliations such as W-2s, payroll reporting and analysis in partnership with Accounting and HR leadership, and oversight of benefits administration, open enrollment, employee inquiries, and claims management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive expertise in payroll tax, multi-state operations, and relevant regulations, coupled with strong managerial and technical skills using Excel. Please note, Workday experience is required.

The annual base salary range is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll operations, including U.S. (multi-state)
• Manage and mentor a team of two payroll professionals
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations; act as a subject matter expert on payroll tax issues
• Handle year-end tax reconciliations, including W-2s (U.S.)
• Partner with Accounting and HR leadership on payroll reporting and analysis
• Lead benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee inquiries, and claims management
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in Workday payroll and benefits systems

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience ofPayroll Tax Experience
• Must have Multi State Tax Payroll Experience
• Extensive and thorough knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local wage and hour, garnishment, and tax regulations
• Must have managerial experience
• Must have Workday Experience
• Intermediate/Advanced skills in Excel