People Lead

Jackson Hewitt; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Free Personal Tax Return

Signing bonus

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Seasonal People Lead to mentor 1st year tax pros, conduct screenings, and drive training across the market.

You will validate tax prep accuracy, review deliverables, and provide timely guidance via Teams, phone, and in-person sessions while supporting office priorities.

This role offers flexible scheduling, earned wage access, and a path for advancement within a dynamic, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ tax seasons with Jackson Hewitt.
• Experience completing individual tax returns.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings with prospective tax pros.
• Lead training for first-year tax pros in your market.
• Validate accuracy of tax preparation within your cohort.
• Review operational deliverables (e.g., Amex, WFG, NPS).
• Provide guidance via Teams, phone, and in-person when applicable.
• Mentor teammates and act as lead when needed.

Skills

Jackson Hewitt experience

Tax return preparation

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring/leadership

Job description

As a Seasonal People Lead, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and mentorship to 1st year tax pros. You will be facilitating and leading training for all first-year tax pros in your market, assigning additional trainings as needed, validating the accuracy of Tax Preparation of your cohort, reviewing operational deliverables (ie Amex, WFG, NPS), assisting with holds, overrides, voids and discounts, and providing support via Teams, LogMeIn and in person mentorship (as applicable).

Benefits:

• Earned Wage Access
• Free Personal Tax Return
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Flexible Schedules Available:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends
• Weekdays
• Full-time Seasonal

What you’ll do here:

• Conduct screenings with prospective tax pros.
• Generate business growth, increase first year tax pro retention, and offer support to those within your cohort.
• Proficient in the use of modern technology.
• Answer tax pro calls via Teams or phone.
• Answer tax related questions and provide guidance to tax pros in a timely fashion.
• Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration.
• Mentor and support teammates, provide guidance and in some cases act as the lead.
• This position has access to and regularly works with information of a sensitive, highly confidential nature which requires a working knowledge of the business.

Skills you’ll bring for success:

• 2+ seasons of Jackson Hewitt previous tax experience.
• Experience completing individual tax returns.
• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the Jackson Hewitt Tax Knowledge Assessment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent license is a bonus.

Perks:

• Hourly pay + competitive bonus program
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible Schedule Options – Work that works for you!
• Free Life Insurance
• Work Lotto (Win money for logged shifts)
• Low-cost benefits (healthcare, dental & vision)
• Teladoc (Unlimited Teladoc sessions for you and your whole household for $18 per month)
• Free identify theft protection
• Corporate discount program
• Free tax preparation training and PTIN registration reimbursement
• Referral bonus opportunities available for referring qualified candidates.
• Free continuing tax education
• Enrolled Agent materials and testing reimbursement
• Discounted Friends and Family tax returns (terms apply)
• Employee referral program & sign-on bonus for new Tax Preparers (terms apply)
• Medical & Prescription benefit option (eligible to participate after working 1,560 hours annually)
• 401k with Company Match (eligible to participate after working the first 1,000 hours)
• Earned Wage Access - Access a portion of your earned wages before payday when you need it.
• Plus, you'll work in an innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment, and opportunities for advancement within the organization