Senior Payroll Tax Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus plan

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Job summary

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client and tax expertise, supporting the Payroll Tax team and high-stakes client situations. You will coach peers, identify risks, and coordinate with cross-functional partners while maintaining ownership of client relationships.

A strong track record in payroll tax across multiple clients is required. You will guide complex tax scenarios, participate in escalations, and help drive continual improvement initiatives across the team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, CPP, CPA, or 5+ years Payroll Tax experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of employment tax processing and related compliance.
• Understanding of jurisdiction guidelines and ability to explain tax laws.
• Year-End proficiency and track record across multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service questions.
• Provide guidance on client relationship management and complex account situations.
• Assist with client escalations needing expertise.
• Participate in higher complexity client meetings when needed.
• Help evaluate tax and compliance risks and determine next steps.
• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on US payroll tax requirements.
• Review complex situations and provide recommendations while keeping the account rep owner of client relationship.
• Support QBR strategy and prep for high-visibility discussions.
• Facilitate collaboration across Payroll, Payment Services, HRIS, Product and other teams.
• Identify recurring trends and raise them to leadership.
• Encourage continuous improvement and mentoring within the team.
• Assist with client transitions or stabilization efforts as needed.
• Escalate significant concerns to the Payroll Tax Manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll Tax processing

Client relationship management

Financial compliance

US payroll tax knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

CPP/CPA preferred

5+ years Payroll Tax experience

Payroll accounting foundations

Tools

UKG Product suite

Job description

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client and tax expertise, supporting the Payroll Tax team and high-stakes client situations. You will coach peers, identify risks, and coordinate with cross-functional partners while maintaining ownership of client relationships.

A strong track record in payroll tax across multiple clients is required. You will guide complex tax scenarios, participate in escalations, and help drive continual improvement initiatives across the team and