Senior Payroll Tax Lead - Compliance & Operations

Dayforce; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Unlimited Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Dayforce is a global HCM company renowned for its Cloud HCM platform and comprehensive payroll capabilities. We seek a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to lead a pod of analysts, guide escalation handling, and drive operational excellence across client engagements.

You will mentor teammates, present best practices, and collaborate with leadership on strategic projects, ensuring accurate tax reporting and a focus on high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll tax, payroll administration, HR, or related field.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required within two years of hire.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to mentor and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Payroll Tax Analysts and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Manage customer escalations and lead resolution efforts.
• Deliver best-practice presentations and guidance to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Payroll tax

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

FPC

CPP

Job description

Dayforce is a global HCM company renowned for its Cloud HCM platform and comprehensive payroll capabilities. We seek a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to lead a pod of analysts, guide escalation handling, and drive operational excellence across client engagements.

You will mentor teammates, present best practices, and collaborate with leadership on strategic projects, ensuring accurate tax reporting and a focus on high-quality customer service.