Director, Payroll Tax Implementation

Position Summary Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for a work visa or residency sponsorship. The Payroll Tax Director is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem‑solving skills. The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies. This is a full‑time, hybrid position based at one of our regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St.Petersburg, FL. Key Responsibilities Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes. Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions. Submit amended reports and filings as required. Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries. Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy. Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies. Coordinate year‑end activities, including W‑2 distribution and annual reconciliations. File annual reconciliations and W‑2s with appropriate tax agencies. Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries. Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders. Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems. Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy. Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients. Apply for new tax accounts as needed. Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience. 5+ years of payroll experience. Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong customer service orientation and problem‑solving skills. Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients. Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. Experience with MasterTax software. Familiarity with Prism, MasterTax, and iSolved products. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables. Skills & Competencies Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs. Collaborative team player with a proactive approach. Compensation and Benefits Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non‑exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job‑related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. The Federal EEO poster is available upon request. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry laws in applicable states. #J-18808-Ljbffr Digital Insurance LLC