Senior Payroll Tax Consultant & Client Strategy Lead

UKG Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to deliver advanced client tax expertise, guide teammates on complex tax scenarios, and ensure accurate payroll tax processing across multiple client engagements.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Product, and other internal partners to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, while coaching peers and supporting proactive client transitions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Payroll Tax and/or Payroll
• Strong knowledge of employment tax processing (Deposits, Returns, Notices)
• Ability to interpret and explain employment tax laws
• Year-End payroll tax proficiency

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service questions
• Guide team on client relationship management and complex account situations
• Assist with escalations and high-visibility client meetings
• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on US payroll tax requirements
• Support cross-functional collaboration across Payroll, HRIS, Product, and other teams

Skills

Payroll tax expertise

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

CPP/CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to deliver advanced client tax expertise, guide teammates on complex tax scenarios, and ensure accurate payroll tax processing across multiple client engagements.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Product, and other internal partners to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, while coaching peers and supporting proactive client transitions as needed.